By Jesse Ampah Owusu, GNA
Accra, Feb. 28, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama said his administration will establish three technical universities in the Bono East, Oti and Savanna regions to enhance access to tertiary education in underserved areas.
He said the government had entered into international partnerships to establish one at Kintampo in the Bono East Region, and another at Jasikan, Oti Region.
“A grant has also been secured from China to establish a new public university in Damongo, enhancing access to tertiary education in underserved areas,” he added.
The President said this during his presentation of the State of the Nation Address to Parliament.
He said Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remained a critical pillar of his strategy to address youth unemployment and accelerate skills development.
President Mahama said they would also be constructing six Regional TVET Centres of Excellence across the country to equip young people with practical, industry-relevant skills aligned with the demands of the evolving labour market.
“There is also an ongoing review of the national curriculum to align with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Future of Education and Skills framework. This will make TVET education more adaptive and resilient,” he added.
President Mahama noted that the Free Tertiary Education Policy for Persons with Disabilities had been implemented, benefiting all eligible persons with disabilities enrolled in tertiary institutions nationwide.
“Mr Speaker, education for learners with special needs is not only a moral right but also a sound, pragmatic investment that promotes equity and strengthens social cohesion.”
“In recognition of this, the amended GETFund Act has established a dedicated, sustainable funding framework to implement Free Education for learners with special needs, beginning in the 2026 academic year,” he added.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe