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TVET, cornerstone of Ghana’s economic transformation —Kennedy Agyapong
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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
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five people and retrieved firearms, ammunition and other offensive items during an intelligence led operation at Sapeiman Faase in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a press release issued by the Command on Monday, the operation was carried out jointly with the National Police Intelligence Directorate (NPID) on July 17, 2026.
The Police identified the suspects as Torgbui Agah Semaglo, 50, Shadrach Agah Semaglo, 22, William Kweku Sedanu, 21, Cyril Kassenu, 26, and Kingsford Agah Semaglo, 18.
The Command said a search at the suspects’ premises led to the retrieval of a pump action gun, a Stoeger ST R9 pistol, a dummy Austria pistol, a jackknife, a face mask, 12 BB cartridges, three rounds of 9mm ammunition, one AK-47 round of ammunition, a talisman and two kitchen knives.
It noted that all the items had been kept as exhibits to support investigations.
The Police said preliminary investigations suggested that the suspects were members of a criminal group involved in armed robbery and landguard activities.
It alleged that they used the recovered weapons to terrorise residents in Sapeiman and nearby communities.
The suspects are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts continue to determine their involvement in other robbery cases and related criminal activities. The Police also said it was working to identify and arrest any additional accomplices.
The Accra Regional Police Command commended members of the public for providing credible information that supported its work and urged residents to remain vigilant.
It encouraged the public to report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or through the Police emergency numbers, adding that it remained committed to protecting lives and property across the region.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that a revised national curriculum for kindergarten to junior high school will be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further approval.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series today, Mr. Iddrisu said the new curriculum was developed by the National Curriculum Assessment Agency (NaCCA) as part of efforts to improve teaching and learning at the basic education level.
According to him, the revised curriculum will be formally submitted to the Ministry before it is forwarded to President John Dramani Mahama. He added that it will then be sent to Cabinet and Parliament for consideration and approval.
Mr. Iddrisu said the revised curriculum is designed to support a “Smart Start” approach by strengthening the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
He explained that the government intends to introduce new subjects, including coding, electronics, artificial intelligence (AI) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), into the basic school curriculum.
The Minister said the changes form part of the government’s commitment to equipping pupils with practical and digital skills needed to meet the demands of the modern world.
He expressed confidence that the revised curriculum would help prepare learners for future opportunities by integrating technology and innovation into education from the early years of schooling.
By: Jacob Aggrey
