Government lauded for prioritising technical and vocational education
Government has been applauded for putting more effort into the prioritisation of technical and vocational education whilst urged to establish more such institutions in the country.
The Ketu North District Education Director, Raphael Amenyo made the comments during the inauguration ceremony of Ben Fulk Technical Vocational Institute in Dzodze.
According to Mr Amenyo, it is necessary to have free technical and vocational training due to its several advantages.
“It is a good move to give free technical and Vocation training because of its many advantages and especially when it is creating an immediate self-employment after receiving training and that will encourage compliance to tax-paying,” Mr Amenyo said.
Missionary Ben Fulk whom the school was named after noted that it was necessary for the youth to embrace technical and vocational training with much more seriousness and dedication.
He said technical and vocational training is very important to the development of every country, hence, the need for the youth to put their energy into it for a better future.
Executive Director of the five-year-old school, John Mokli said a vast land has been acquired with support from traditional leaders of the area to establish a permanent campus. He said they are looking forward to partnering with the government.
Mr. Mokli noted that with the improvement of Technical Vocational training in the country, he believes many youths would be able to employ themselves and have a more meaningful impact on the economy.
Ben Fulk is an American Missionary and a member of the Church of Christ who has funded many institutions as well as hospitals with the help of some elders of the church.
Ben Fulk, who first arrive in Ghana in 1995 with an aim to spread the gospel said he has realised that, Ghana needs more aid to encourage socio-economic development, adding that education is key to poverty eradication in the country.
According to the Education Director, there are two-second circle institutions in the municipality, Dzodze-Penyi High School and Tadzewu high school, which are not wholly offering technical and Vocational education.
Source: Ghana News
