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TVET, cornerstone of Ghana’s economic transformation —Kennedy Agyapong
A prominent businessman and former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called for a national shift toward technical and vocational education.
According to him, that forms the cornerstone of Ghana’s economic transformation.
Speaking as the Special Guest at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), Mr Agyapong made a passionate case for hands-on training, risk-taking, and entrepreneurial discipline among the youth.
“The perception that only weak students attend technical and vocational schools is wrong. Those who look down on such institutions have misplaced priorities,” he declared to a packed auditorium. “The future of Ghana depends on technical and vocational education (TVET). That’s where the real development lies.”
Mr Agyapong extended an open invitation to AAMUSTED authorities to send students to his steel manufacturing plants for practical training as part of a broader initiative to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
His address formed a key highlight of the entrepreneurial summit themed “Building Blocks: Pathway to Entrepreneurial Success,” organised by the university’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC).
Drawing from personal experiences and setbacks, Mr Agyapong urged students to embrace financial prudence, respect for workers, and a relentless drive for quality and innovation.
“Most students graduate and expect office jobs but the world doesn’t work like that. Life is not easy. You must take initiative.”
Backing Mr Agyapong’s stance, Nhyieaso MP and former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Stephen Amoah, lauded the businessman’s leadership qualities and endorsed his political viability.
Addressing the students, Dr Amoah stressed that honesty, integrity, and practical skills are non-negotiable traits for sustainable success.
In his remarks, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Albert Boateng reaffirmed AAMUSTED’s commitment to technical, vocational, and entrepreneurial education as a pathway to job creation and industrialisation.
SRC President David Akuetteh Octhere described the summit as a transformative platform for students to gain inspiration and clarity in their career paths.
FROM KINGSLEY E.HOPE, KUMASI
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Turn your attention to the religious bodies – GTEC urged
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to extend its regulatory work to unaccredited religious leaders and institutions in the country.
Speaking in an interview with Channelone TV, Dr. Boakye-Danquah urged GTEC not to focus its attention on the Deputy Education Minister, but rather turn to the growing number of individuals who parade themselves with unverified academic and religious titles.
He said while Ghana has credible theological institutions such as Trinity Theological Seminary, the Ghana Baptist Seminary, and the Assemblies of God Seminary, many people still assume titles such as “Reverend Doctor,” “Apostle,” or “Professor” without going through accredited training.
“I would want to urge the GTEC to turn their attention to religious bodies… that will sanitize the system in our country,” he said.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah expressed concern that some individuals who previously had no religious background suddenly establish churches and assume high-ranking titles without proper training.
According to him, this trend undermines the integrity of both the academic and religious systems.
He added that enforcing standards in theological education and religious leadership would help create a more credible and well-structured society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Review feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to GHS5 – Human Rights Committee to Mahama
The Human Rights Committee of Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to increase the daily feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to at least GHS5.
The Committee, chaired by Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim, said the current amount was inadequate and therefore ought be reviewed to safeguard the rights and dignity of inmates.
It argued that an increment would help the country meet both local and international standards on prison welfare.
The call comes after the Committee commended President Mahama for granting a presidential amnesty to 998 prisoners.
The group described the gesture as a positive step towards advancing human dignity and easing congestion in prisons.
The Committee recalled that it had earlier visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons on May 19, 2025, where it urged government to fast-track efforts to improve conditions in correctional facilities nationwide.
According to the Committee, reviewing the feeding allocation alongside the amnesty will help create a fairer and more progressive society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
