The Deputy Education Minister assured that the NPP government will continue to support technical and vocational education, as well as STEM programs, by providing more equipment for laboratories and workshops.
The Cape Coast Technical University on October 31, 2024, celebrated 40 years of educational excellence and marked the official investiture of its new Vice-Chancellor, Dr. James Condua Orleans-Lindsay.
Speaking at the occasion, the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso Constituency and Deputy Minister of Education in Charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, said the ceremony served as a reminder of the significance of education, particularly technical and vocational education and training, and, engineering in shaping Ghana’s future.
He emphasized that the Ministry of Education recognizes the role of technical universities in fostering innovation, creativity and critical thinking, and in providing higher education in fields such as engineering, technology, applied arts, and science.
Prof Nyarko urged technical universities to promote research, innovation and entrepreneurship, and collaborate with industries and stakeholders to address societal needs. He explained that these expectations align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4.9A, which focus on technical vocational education and training, engineering, industrialization, innovation, skills development, entrepreneurship, and job creation, which will contribute to Ghana’s economic development.
He expressed satisfaction that Cape Coast Technical University now boasts of one of the largest engineering workshops in the country – the Avec Centre which was initiated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.
Prof Nyarko assured that the NPP government will continue to support technical and vocational education and training, as well as STEM programs, by providing additional equipment and tools for laboratories and workshops. He emphasized the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure in technical universities to enhance access and create a more conducive learning environment.
Story: Janet Ayethe
