Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak

Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, says the nation cannot meet its developmental goals without the necessary investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

This statement 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 during the presentation of the Final Report of the National Education Forum, President Mahama emphasized that education is the heartbeat of every progressive society.

According to him, education should not merely be 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."

He continued, “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.”

In a Facebook post, the Member of Parliament for Builsa South stated that the Mahama administration will mainstream TVET education in Ghana.

“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,” the deputy minister added.