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TVET not dumping ground for underperforming students – Regional Minister
Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, the Central Regional Minister, has urged Ghanaians to eschew the misconception that TVET was meant for non-performing students.
She said this misguided notion had led to lack of appreciation for the value of what TVET stood for individuals, communities, and the nation.
The Regional Minister made the remarks during the commissioning of a state-of-the-art project for Assin Jakai Technical Institute named after Mr Dominic Fobih, a former Minister of Education.
She noted that TVET was a specialised education and training programme designed to equip students with practical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for the world of work.
She reiterated that people should see it as a viable and educational pathway that offered students a unique set of skills and knowledge.
Mrs Assan pointed out that TVET was not second-class, but a first-class option for students who wanted to acquire skills and enter the workforce with confidence.
The Regional Minister urged parents, guardians, and students to reconsider their perception of TVET as a value educational pathway empowering students to succeed in their chosen careers.
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education, said the monumental edifice was world-class and marked a significant step towards empowering Ghana’s youth with the skills required to drive economic growth and development.
The institute, he stated would render the youth with the skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers.
Rev. Fordjour who is also the Member of Parliament for Assin South said the commissioning was part of a nationwide rollout of 80 educational infrastructure in the country.
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Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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