Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says government is working to create a dedicated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Fund.
He said the proposal is now before Cabinet. According to him, the fund could become a major legacy of President John Dramani Mahama.
“The most profound policy comment I am before Cabinet with, and which all of us, if we are lucky, will celebrate as an enduring legacy of President John Dramani Mahama for Ghana and technical education, is for Ghana to have a dedicated TVET Fund,” he said.
Mr. Iddrisu said the Ministry of Education wants Cabinet approval to reserve 10 per cent of GETFund resources for technical and vocational education.
He explained that the move could provide about GH¢900 million for the sector if GETFund receives GH¢9.9 billion.
“So mathematically, if you did GH¢9.9 billion, it means some GH¢900 million can be available for technical education, which will respond to your most pressing needs of infrastructure and financing for tools and equipment,” he stated.
The minister also said government is considering using 2.5 per cent of Ghana’s oil revenue to support TVET financing.
“If we get 2.5 per cent, then technical education would have been assured of adequate sustainable financing,” he added.
Mr. Iddrisu assured that the Jomoro College of Education at Ezinlibo in the Western Region would receive infrastructure support.
He said the school would get facilities similar to those recently commissioned in Bawku.
“Be assured that the Jomoro College of Education at Ezinlibo will receive the same infrastructure that President Mahama commissioned in Bawku two days ago,” he said.
ARCTUG 2026 is taking place at Takoradi Technical University under the auspices of the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G).
The conference runs from May 25 to May 29. It focuses on innovation, technology transfer and entrepreneurship in technical education.
Researchers, policymakers, industry players, lecturers and students are attending the event to discuss the future of TVET in Ghana.
