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