Former Minister of Education and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has outlined an ambitious vision to transform Ghana through a strong and innovative education system.
Speaking on Joy Learning TV’s News in Focus, Dr. Adutwum said his policies, if elected as party leader and eventually president, would prioritize human capital development as the foundation for national progress.
“I want to see a transformed Ghana, with education as the driving force—just as Singapore, South Korea, and China used education to build strong economies,” he explained.
Citing lessons from other nations, he noted that Singapore reformed its mathematics curriculum while China invested in producing large numbers of engineers to accelerate industrialization and attract global manufacturers.
According to him, Ghana can chart a similar path by aligning education with industry demands to produce skilled graduates capable of solving national challenges while driving innovation and growth.
“Through quality and relevant education, we can strengthen industrialization, create jobs, and ensure sustainable development. Human capital development is what will transform our nation,” he stressed.
Dr. Adutwum also emphasized the need for value addition to Ghana’s natural and mineral resources, arguing that industrialization backed by a robust education system would increase national revenue while empowering individuals.
“We will add value to our raw materials and mineral resources to generate more revenue and provide jobs for our youth. This will help create millionaires—and eventually billionaires—in Ghana. For the nation to prosper, individuals must prosper,” he said.
He added that this vision is only a preview of his broader policy agenda, promising to unveil more transformative plans as part of his presidential campaign.
Source: Alfred Ayidzoe
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