E/R:Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Transform Ghana’s TVET Sector

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                                Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim 

Eastern Region: The Deputy Eastern Regional Director of TVET Services, Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim, has called for stronger collaboration among government, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, industry, and development partners to accelerate the transformation of Ghana’s TVET sector.


According to him, no single institution or stakeholder can transform the sector alone, making strategic partnerships essential to improving the quality and relevance of technical and vocational education in the country.


Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim made the call during a two-day workshop for principals of technical institutions held at Anyinam, which commenced on August 26, 2026.


He said collaboration was particularly important in areas such as industrial attachments, apprenticeships, curriculum development, instructor training, provision of modern equipment, research, and job creation.


Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim further noted that the rapid advancement of digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and renewable energy, was changing the nature of work and creating an urgent need for digital adaptation within TVET institutions.


He therefore urged TVET leaders to equip both students and instructors with relevant digital competencies, stressing that digital transformation should not be limited to the acquisition of computers.


He explained that technology must also be integrated into teaching, assessment, communication, administration, and overall institutional management to improve efficiency and service delivery.


The Deputy Regional Director highlighted the significant role TVET institutions in the Eastern Region can play in addressing economic and manpower needs across key sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, construction, tourism, energy, and technology.


He challenged principals to constantly ask themselves, “What economic problem can my institution solve?”, and ensure that their institutions develop practical solutions to challenges confronting their communities.


On leadership and institutional management, Alhaji Seidu Ibrahim called for greater accountability, professionalism, integrity, and discipline among principals.


He urged them to ensure the responsible use of institutional resources, proper maintenance of equipment, continuous professional development for instructors, and collaborative leadership within the Conference of Principals of Technical Institutions (COPTI).


He also encouraged the institutions to prioritize collaboration over competition, emphasizing that working together could generate greater value for Ghana’s development than competing against one another.


                      Mr Patrick Kwaku Abochie 

The Eastern Regional Chairman of COPTI, Mr. Patrick Kwaku Abochie, also urged parents to prioritize the education of their children and wards, stressing that education remains critical to the socio-economic development of the country.


He said parents have a major responsibility to provide the necessary resources, guidance, and encouragement to enable their children to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the future.


Mr. Abochie explained that the workshop was designed to equip principals of technical institutions with practical knowledge and skills in Information Technology (IT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the administration and management of their respective institutions.


He said the training would enable the principals to better understand and utilize emerging technologies while improving efficiency and preparing students to meet the changing demands of the modern world.


The District Chief Executive for Atiwa East, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, also underscored the importance of TVET in addressing Ghana’s manpower and employment needs.


                               Hon Ernest Owusu Ntim 

He said TVET provides the country with a workforce equipped with the technological knowledge and practical skills required to meet the demands of the job market.


Hon. Owusu Ntim observed that many industries continue to struggle to find competent technicians and skilled artisans, describing the situation as a clear indication of the need to strengthen technical and vocational education.


He therefore called for collective efforts to inspire more young people to pursue TVET, saying the move would help produce the skilled workforce required to support industrialization, employment creation, and sustainable socio-economic development in Ghana.

Credit: Nana Kwasi Asare 

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