A former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, Rockson Komla Divine, has attributed the persistent depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi to the country’s longstanding neglect of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
According to him, Ghana’s overdependence on imports and the lack of practical skills among its youth are direct consequences of underinvestment in TVET institutions.
Speaking in an interview with Adom News during the 2025 official launch of the SRC Week of the Ho-Lokoe Technical Institute in Ho, the former MCE lamented, “The cedi-dollar depreciation will never thrive in our favour if we continue to overlook TVET. We must equip our youth with employable and entrepreneurial skills that reduce our reliance on foreign goods and services.”
He emphasised that supporting TVET is not just an educational priority but a strategic economic necessity, urging both government and the private sector to invest in technical training centres across the country.
He also seized the opportunity to advise the student body to shun drug abuse and any form of behaviour that would hinder them from achieving their future dreams.
Meanwhile, the principal of Lokoe Technical Institute, Miss Perfect Aku Fiakwadzo, also made a passionate appeal for urgent support.
She revealed that the school is grappling with inadequate infrastructure and learning materials, which continue to hamper effective teaching and learning.
“Our students are talented and willing to learn, but we lack basic facilities — from workshops to tools and classrooms. If we are truly serious about skills development and economic transformation, institutions like Lokoe must be resourced adequately,” the principal stated.
The dual call from both the former MCE and the school’s leadership has reignited discussions on the role of TVET in national development. Education stakeholders and local leaders are now pushing for immediate government intervention to revamp the technical sector, especially in underserved areas.
As Ghana seeks sustainable solutions to its economic challenges, many believe that empowering TVET institutions could be the game-changer the country needs.
Source: Odehyeba Owusu Job
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