E/R:Education Minister Commissions Modern Girls’ Dormitory at St. Paul’s Technical School, Pledges More Infrastructure Support

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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has commissioned an ultramodern 70-bed girls’ dormitory at St. Paul's Technical School (SPATS) in the Eastern Region, reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the country.


The newly commissioned facility, inaugurated on June 17, 2026, comes with ancillary facilities, a 100 percent solar-powered energy system, and a biodigester, aimed at improving accommodation and learning conditions for female students.


Addressing the gathering, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu expressed appreciation to the German Embassy and the European Union for supporting the project. He noted that TVET enrolment continues to grow nationwide, with about 17,000 female students and 40,000 male students currently pursuing technical and vocational education programmes.


The Minister emphasized that TVET remains one of the most effective pathways to employment creation and socio-economic transformation, as it equips learners with practical and industry-relevant skills. He therefore encouraged parents and students, particularly young women, to embrace technical and vocational education to bridge the gender gap in the sector and enhance national development.


As part of the government's continued support for the institution, Hon. Iddrisu announced plans to facilitate the construction of an ultramodern assembly hall and an 18-unit classroom block for the school. He also assured management that efforts would be made to address some of the school's pressing infrastructure challenges, including the provision of classroom furniture.


The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency, Nana Kwame Addo Ampaw Frempong, commended the Government of Ghana, the European Union, and the German Embassy for their contributions toward the successful completion of the project. He described the dormitory as a significant investment that would enhance academic life and improve access to education for female students.


He urged school authorities to ensure proper maintenance of the facility to preserve it for future generations and reiterated the importance of TVET in tackling youth unemployment and driving national progress.


Speaking on behalf of the European Union Delegation to Ghana, Gisela Spreitzhofer, said the project forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana's TVET system and improve employment opportunities for young people. She disclosed that the European Union has invested €29 million in support of the TVET sector, stressing that the focus is on strengthening the entire system rather than individual institutions.


The Principal of St. Paul’s Technical School, Mr. Teye-Bi-Teye Agualey, expressed gratitude to the Government of Ghana, the Ministry of Education, the European Union, and the German Embassy for helping to address the school's infrastructure deficit. He appealed for additional classroom facilities and the recruitment of more non-teaching staff, particularly security personnel and compound workers, to support the effective management of the institution.


The commissioning ceremony was attended by government officials, education stakeholders, traditional leaders, and members of the local community, who hailed the project as a major boost to technical and vocational education in the Eastern Region.

Credit: Nana Kwasi Asare 

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