The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into a cornerstone of national development.
Speaking at Tamale Technical University’s (TaTU) 7th congregation, GTEC Accreditation Director Saaka Sayuti outlined plans to establish modern TVET centers and upgrade existing infrastructure, aiming to equip youth with “practical skills for employability, wealth creation, and enhanced livelihoods.”
Sayuti, representing GTEC Director-General Prof. Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, emphasized TVET’s integration into a “comprehensive, demand-driven system” from elementary to tertiary levels.
The policy shift aligns with Ghana’s goal to bolster global competitiveness through skills development. At the ceremony, 775 graduates received credentials across TaTU’s 128 programs, including 18 master’s degrees and 40 bachelor’s degrees.
University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bashiru Ibn Moro Saeed highlighted TaTU’s industry-aligned curriculum and three near-complete Ghana Education Trust Fund projects, stressing: “We champion transformative partnerships to promote equitable access to quality education.”
Governing Council Chair Mandariwura Alhaji Gilbert Seidu Iddi echoed this, pledging continued resource mobilization while urging GTEC to resolve administrative staff allowance delays. Graduates were challenged to leverage innovation in addressing global challenges like technological disruption.
