The Minister of State, Tertiary Education, Prof. Kwesi Yankah, says skills development in vocational and technical training is what will transform Ghana’s economy and drastically reduce unemployment in the country. 

He said science and technical education is key on government’s agenda as one single most important academic discipline, which this country should mainstream in its educational agenda, if the country should make any headway in job creation and the transformation of Ghana’s economy. 

Prof. Yankah who made the assertion at the 9th congregation of St. John BOSCO’s College of Education in Navrongo of the Upper East Region revealed that government intends to expand technical and vocational opportunities at both secondary and tertiary levels and thereby strengthen the linkages between education and industry. 

He said the move will give opportunities to the young ones to deploy their skills and employ themselves and others. 

Prof. Yankah charged the graduands to accept postings to deprived communities in the country.
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