The Minister for Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu, has urged a national mindset shift to reposition technical and vocational education as a respected and first-choice pathway for learners.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Governing Board of Accra Technical University (ATU), the Minister called for a rebranding of technical education to reflect its value in today’s economy.
“We must stop treating technical education as a reserve or last option,” Hon Iddrisu said. “It should be seen as an equally valuable pathway that offers practical skills and career readiness for the 21st-century economy.”
He emphasised that in a rapidly evolving job market, technical education plays a crucial role in equipping the youth with employable skills and driving national development.
The Minister urged the newly inaugurated board to lead efforts to reshape public perception and raise the quality and visibility of technical and vocational training in the country.
He further reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resourcing technical institutions and ensuring they deliver world-class training that meets industry standards.
The newly sworn-in ATU Governing Board is expected to support the university’s strategic direction and its mission to produce competent, industry-ready graduates.
Below is the full composition of the 19-member ATU Governing Board:
- Prof. Ernest Kofi Abotsi – Chairperson (President’s nominee with higher education expertise)
- Engr Prof. Amenvi Acakpovi – Vice Chancellor of ATU
- Julius Namekog-Der – President’s nominee
- Lukunanu Yakubu – President’s nominee
- Evelyn Dodzi Dzekete – President’s nominee
- Mr. Francis Kwabena Afedoh – National Council for Tertiary Education representative
- Mr. Zakaria Sulemana – Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training representative
- Mr. Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo – Association of Ghana Industries representative
- Ms. Philomena Owusu-Ansah – Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools representative
- Mr. Anthony Deku – Teaching staff (Convocation representative)
- Mr. Dominic Ampah – Non-teaching staff (Convocation representative)
- Mr. Henson Obiri-Yeboah – Teaching Staff Association representative
- Mr. Gilbert Kwabena Ayitey – Senior Staff Association representative
- Mr. Bashiru Hamidu – Junior Staff Association representative
- Mr. Abdulai Razak – Students Representative Council (undergraduate)
- N/A – Graduate Students Association representative
- Mr. David Ayisala – Alumni Association representative
- Mr. David Eduaful – Ghana Employers Association representative
- Arc. Arko Dometey – Association of Principals of Technical Institutes representative
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
