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TVET must drive Ghana’s development, not be seen as second-tier education – Mahama
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President John Mahama says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must no longer be treated as second-tier education, but rather as a key driver of Ghana’s national development.
Speaking at the opening of the 4th Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana at Effia in the Western Region, President Mahama stressed the need for practical research and innovation to support national growth.
He said technical universities must focus on producing solutions that meet industry needs and create jobs.
The conference is being held on the theme: “Advancing TVET for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.”
President Mahama noted that the conversion of polytechnics into technical universities ten years ago marked a major step toward Ghana’s industrialisation agenda.
He announced a GH¢10 million support fund for technical universities, with additional funding earmarked for doctoral training and research.
The President also revealed plans to establish a new science university in the Savannah Area, as well as two new technical universities in Techiman and Jasikan.
On inclusive education, he pledged a GH¢50 million annual tertiary support fund for persons with disabilities.
President Mahama further emphasised the need for continuous investment in STEM, artificial intelligence, and robotics education to prepare the younger generation for the future.
He commended lecturers, researchers, and students for contributing to national development through innovation and practical skills training.
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TVET must drive Ghana’s development, not be seen as second-tier education – Mahama
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President John Mahama says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must no longer be treated as second-tier education, but rather as a key driver of Ghana’s national development.
Speaking at the opening of the 4th Applied Research Conference of Technical Universities in Ghana at Effia in the Western Region, President Mahama stressed the need for practical research and innovation to support national growth.
He said technical universities must focus on producing solutions that meet industry needs and create jobs.
The conference is being held on the theme: “Advancing TVET for Innovation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development.”
President Mahama noted that the conversion of polytechnics into technical universities ten years ago marked a major step toward Ghana’s industrialisation agenda.
He announced a GH¢10 million support fund for technical universities, with additional funding earmarked for doctoral training and research.
The President also revealed plans to establish a new science university in the Savannah Area, as well as two new technical universities in Techiman and Jasikan.
On inclusive education, he pledged a GH¢50 million annual tertiary support fund for persons with disabilities.
President Mahama further emphasised the need for continuous investment in STEM, artificial intelligence, and robotics education to prepare the younger generation for the future.
He commended lecturers, researchers, and students for contributing to national development through innovation and practical skills training.
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TVET must drive Ghana’s development, not be seen as second-tier education – Mahama
President John Mahama says Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must no longer be treated…
Finance Minister must explain 0.75% MoMo tax – Minority
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the finance minister to urgently explain the circumstances surrounding…
Finance Minister must explain 0.75% MoMo tax – Minority
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the finance minister to urgently explain the circumstances surrounding…
Finance Minister must explain 0.75% MoMo tax – Minority
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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the finance minister to urgently explain the circumstances surrounding the introduction of a proposed 0.75% charge on mobile money transactions.
Speaking to the press on Tuesday May 26, the caucus says it has intercepted a statement from the Bank of Ghana indicating that from June 1, transfers from bank accounts to mobile money wallets will attract a 0.75% levy, while direct wallet-to-bank transactions will also be affected.
According to the Minority, although earlier public notices were issued on the matter, the process raises questions about how the levy is being implemented and enforced.
“We have in our hand a statement that has just been released by the Bank of Ghana,” the Minority noted, adding that the development requires immediate clarification from the Finance Ministry and relevant authorities.
The group is also questioning what it describes as the use of the central bank and a private sector company to enforce the levy, arguing that the arrangement should have been fully scrutinised during the budget approval process in Parliament.
“The Finance Minister must come to Parliament on Thursday to explain the circumstances leading to the imposition of these 0.75% charges on mobile money transactions,” the Minority demanded.
They insist they are not only interested in any suspension of the directive but want full clarity on how the decision was arrived at.
Beyond the levy issue, the Minority used the platform to criticise the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing it of inconsistency and failing to deliver on its promises.
The group described the situation as evidence of what it called broken promises and lack of policy consistency.
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