Sebastian Deh appointed Chairman of Ghana TVET Governing Council

 The Member of Parlia­ment (MP) for Kpando, Mr Sebastian Deh, has been appointed Chairman of the Governing Council of the Ghana Technical and Vocational Training Education (TVET).

The Minister for Educa­tion, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, who inaugurated the Council, charged members to work hard in order to position TVET as a vital component of Ghana’s education system.

He said Ghanaians were looking forward to deriving the immense benefits that TVET entailed hence they should not be disappointed.

The appointment of Mr Deh has been considered appropriate since he had helped in establishing the foundation of TVET reforms in the country.

A former Executive Di­rector and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COT­VET), Mr Deh had instituted major polices and institution­al reforms that had reshaped the technical education sector in Ghana.

Under his leadership, the country adopted the Competency-Based Training (CBT) in public institutions, introduced the National TVET Qualifications Frame­work, and launched the Skills Development Fund, through which more than 60,000 young people were equipped with skills training tailored to industry demands.

These interventions have significantly improved the relevance, quality, and employability focus of TVET programmes throughout the country.

He was instrumental in promoting market-driven training models by introduc­ing modular short courses— like solar PV installation, ICT device servicing, and automotive diagnostics—all of which have provided young people with quick access to income-generating oppor­tunities, while maintaining national certification stand­ards.

At the Kpando Technical Institute (Kpantech), the MP has introduced specialised training programmes in Elec­tronics and ICT, which contin­ues to empower young people with hands-on skills.

At the Sovie Technical School, he has helped in equipping the ICT laboratory and facilitated scholarships for 90 female students in Electronics. These efforts, along with his broader de­velopmental interventions— including the provision of boreholes, clinic facilities, and libraries —demonstrate his commitment to both ed­ucational transformation and local development.

Mr Deh in a speech said the inauguration of the Coun­cil marked a significant part in Ghana’s TVET reforms and demonstrates government’s commitment to developing a skilled workforce to meet the demands of the country’s growing economy.

He assured the Minister that the Council would work hard to deliver on its man­date, by leveraging the quali­ty expertise of its members.

 By Spectator Reporter