The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that construction work on nine Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools, which had stalled due to Ghana’s financial difficulties, will now resume.
Speaking on Wednesday, June 4, during the inauguration of the National TVET One-Week Planning Committee, Mr. Iddrisu disclosed that the President has given full approval for the continuation of the projects.
“I am happy to note and inform that the President has approved the continuation of nine TVET schools under the government-approved pipeline project. We will benefit from this,” he said.
The projects, initially initiated by Planet Core, were halted as a result of Ghana’s inability to sustain its debt commitments.
Mr. Iddrisu acknowledged the financial constraints that led to the suspension but expressed optimism about the renewed commitment to strengthening technical education in the country.
“I am sure this was an initiative undertaken by Planet Core, which got halted following Ghana’s inability to service its debt or sustain it. We are happy that those TVET schools will now continue,” he added.
TVET remains a critical component of Ghana’s education and skills development strategy, designed to equip young people with practical and industry-relevant skills in areas such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, and artisanal trades.
The sector plays a central role in addressing youth unemployment, improving productivity, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.
