Mahama’s administration will mainstream TVET education – Dr. Apaak

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has stated that John Dramani Mahama’s education will mainstream Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) education.

This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s call to end the era of treating Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a secondary priority.

Speaking at the Jubilee House for the presentation of the Final Report of the National Education Forum, President Mahama explained that education is the heartbeat of every progressive society.

According to him, education should not be merely the transmission of knowledge, “it is the empowerment of minds, the nurturing of character, and the preparation of young people to become responsible citizens and productive members of the economy.

“Second, we must elevate and transform Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). For too long, TVET has been treated as a second-tier option. That must end. We will build modern, well-resourced TVET institutions across all regions, aligned with emerging economic sectors such as agro-processing, green energy, manufacturing, construction, and digital services. And we will forge strong partnerships with industry to ensure that training leads to employment or entrepreneurship.”

Commenting on the President’s statement in a Facebook post, the Builsa South Member of Parliament, who doubles as deputy minister for education, stated that the days when TVET students were stigmatized are over.

“We can’t meet our developmental aspirations without investing in and mainstreaming TVET.

“The days when students who opted for TVET were stigmatized and wrongly considered unintelligent are over. John Dramani Mahama will mainstream TVET education”, he stated.