Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Archives

21 Oct

TVET Should Lead Africa’s Industrialisation Drive – Adutwum To African Leaders

Wontumi1NewsDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, TVET

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has emphasized the pivotal role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in driving Africa’s industrialization. During the 2024 Africa Skills Week, held in Accra which brought together key stakeholders under the theme, “Boosting Excellence and Innovation in TVET: Interregional Policy Dialogue and Global Agenda Setting,” Dr. Adutwum highlighted that TVET is central to President Akufo-Addo’s “Ghana Beyond Aid” vision. He noted that, a well-trained workforce is essential for achieving economic independence and sustainable development. “Our government understands that industrialization hinges on the availability of technical skills. This is why we’ve…

18 Oct

Minister For Education Calls For TVET To Lead Africa’s Industrialisation Drive

Wontumi1BusinessDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister for Education, TVET

The Minister for Education in Ghana has emphasised the critical role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Africa’s industrialisation drive during his address at the 2024 Africa Skills Week. The event, hosted in Accra, saw high-level stakeholders gather under the theme, “Boosting Excellence and Innovation in TVET: Interregional Policy Dialogue and Global Agenda Setting.” In his address, the Minister mentioned that TVET is a cornerstone of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vision for a “Ghana Beyond Aid,” underscoring that a skilled workforce is key to economic independence and sustainable development. "Our government recognises that industrialisation is not possible…

30 Jul

Good News For High School Teachers

Wontumi1NewsDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, senior high school teachers

The Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced a limited recruitment drive for high school teachers set to commence next week. This recruitment initiative aims to strengthen the teaching workforce and enhance the quality of education in high schools across the country. Further details on the application process and specific areas of focus for this recruitment drive will be provided soon. Meanwhile, Dr. Adutwum will also deliver an important address on the state of education in Ghana. The address is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30th, 2024, at 9 AM at the Accra International Conference Center. The Minister will…

29 Jul

Dr Adutwum To Speak On The State Of Education On Tuesday

Wontumi1NewsDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, State of education

The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, will provide an update on the state of education in the country at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) on Tuesday morning. The event, which is expected to attract all stakeholders in the education sector, would showcase the significant progress made in the education sector since Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo assumed office as the President of the Republic of Ghana. Among the major issues he will speak on are Nana Akufo-Addo’s flagship Free Senior High School policy, new bills and policies, the physical transformation of schools throughout the country, and curriculum improvement, including…

16 Aug

Government Set To Roll Out Ghana Virtual High School — Dr Adutwum Hints

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Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, has hinted of plans to begin the Ghana virtual high school for the youth to enroll and complete high school online. He said high schools would also use instructions and resources from the virtual high school to improve teaching and learning in their schools. The Minister made the comment on Monday at the 2nd National Distance Learning Conference in Accra. The event was organised by the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS) in partnership with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and…

09 Aug

Minister Orders GES To Sanction Headteacher Who Spent BECE Candidates’ Registration Fees

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The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take disciplinary action against the headteacher of Buduatta DA Junior High School. This decision comes after allegations that the headteacher, Richard Ahunyagbe, misappropriated funds intended for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration of certain students. Reports indicate that Mr Ahunyagbe failed to register a number of final-year students for the BECE, purportedly using the registration fees for his own benefit. Consequently, a group of affected students from Buduatta JHS in the Gomoa East District found themselves unable to participate in the BECE when it…

08 Jun

Don’t Sit In Your Comfort Zone And Bastardize Free SHS- Education Minister Tells Opoku-Agyemang (Video)

Kakra NunuFeatured, NewsDr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Free SHS, Prof. Jane Nanaa Opoku-Agyemang

Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has admitted that the free Senior High School (SHS) policy came with its own challenges but the government of President Akufo-Addo is dealing with it. The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has admonished Prof. Jane Nanaa Opoku-Agyemang to be circumspect when airing her views on the free SHS policy started by the government of President Akufo-Addo. 1.25 million Ghanaian children, are now attending secondary school as a result of the free SHS the minister said. For this reason, the Education Minister cautioned Prof. Jane Nanaa Opoku-Agyemang not to use any opportunity…