Government committed to promoting TVET education – GTEC

By Samuel SAM

The Director of Accreditation at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Saaka Sayuti, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.

Speaking on behalf of the Director-General of GTEC, Prof. Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, at the 7th Congregation of Tamale Technical University (TaTU), Mr. Sayuti stated that the government is focused on establishing modern TVET centres and upgrading existing ones to make TVET a key driver of national development and global competitiveness.

“Ghana’s policy on TVET aims to integrate various forms of TVET into a comprehensive, demand-driven system, from elementary to tertiary levels,” he said.

He noted that government’s goal is to equip the youth with practical skills for employability, thereby enhancing livelihoods and creating wealth. To achieve this, infrastructure development projects are being planned across the country to boost teaching and learning in technical universities.

“As a regulator of tertiary education in Ghana, it is our responsibility to ensure quality education across all institutions,” he added.

A total of 775 students graduated across various academic programmes during the ceremony, held at the forecourt of the Engineering Block of TaTU.

Chairperson of the university’s Governing Council, Mandariwura Alhaji Gilbert Seidu Iddi, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to shaping the minds of the youth with relevant skills to meet the demands of a fast-changing world.

He said the council would continue to work with university management to mobilise the necessary resources to deliver quality education. He also appealed to GTEC to resolve outstanding issues concerning office-holding positions and allowances for senior administrative staff.

Vice-Chancellor of TaTU Prof. Bashiru Ibn Moro Saeed stressed the university’s continued efforts to align academic training with industry needs, ensuring graduates are prepared for the job market.

“The university has remained steadfast in promoting job creation through the development of employable skills,” he said.

Prof. Saeed revealed that the university currently offers 18 Master’s degree programmes, 40 Bachelor’s degree programmes, 21 Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes, 15 Diplomas of Technology, eight professional diplomas and 26 certificate programmes in Technology.

He also disclosed that three major Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) projects were at advanced stages of completion, underscoring infrastructure development as a top priority.

“TaTU continues to champion transformative partnerships in research, teaching and learning to promote equitable access to quality education,” he said.

The Vice-Chancellor encouraged graduates to embrace innovation and technology in addressing today’s industry and development challenges.

“As graduates, you are expected to begin your professional journeys as skilled innovators ready to tackle global challenges—from technological disruption to sustainable development,” he added.

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