Cletus Seidu Dapilah is the MP for Jirapa

The Member of Parliament for Jirapa, Cletus Seidu Dapilah, has made a passionate call for Ghana to move beyond theoretical discussions and adopt practical strategies to drive industrialisation.

He said he believes industrialisation is a key pillar for the country’s economic growth and long-term development.

Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on July 15, 2025, Dapilah emphasised that Ghana has for too long depended on academic and policy-level rhetoric without translating those ideas into concrete action.

According to him, the country’s development goals will remain unfulfilled unless deliberate efforts are made to implement industrial policies on the ground.

“We need industrialisation for the development of this country. We lack practical experience to drive industrialisation; enough of the theory,” he stated.

Dapilah noted that while successive governments have introduced various industrial policies, many have failed to achieve the intended outcomes due to a lack of follow-through and inadequate investment in technical and vocational training.

He added that bridging the gap between education and industry is crucial.

He also called for stronger collaboration among the government, the private sector, and academic institutions to create hands-on training opportunities that can prepare young people for industrial jobs.

He also advocated for improved infrastructure and financial support for small and medium-scale manufacturers.

The MP concluded by urging leaders to be bold and visionary in their approach.

“We must create a system that allows our young people to build, produce, and innovate. That’s the only way we’ll see true progress in Ghana’s industrialisation journey,” he said.

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