TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN GHANA, THE WAY FORWARD.

The relevance of technical education in the development of the nation Ghana cannot be over-emphasised.

If Ghana will one day develop to meet the standard set by the likes of Germany and Japan as far as industrialisation is concerned, then the focus should be on technical and vocational education.

Germany, Japan, South Korea amongst others have made huge investments in the field of practical training and expertise.

 It is rather unfortunate that in Ghana, despite all the efforts being made by successive governments,we are yet to have a paradigm shift.

 As stated earlier in the write-up, successive governments have made huge investments in the field of technical education and they must be commended highly.

However as the proverbial Oliver Twist, we will always ask for more.

The likes of Apostle Sarfo Kantanka have made tremendous impact as far as engineering and re-engineering is concerned and need to be encouraged to do more.

Anytime I see this man on TV or read about him in the papers, my heart is filled with joy because he has really made a name for himself as far as technology and its related issues are concerned.

The academia has also played a fantastic role in churning out world class products who can compete at the highest level in industry and beyond.

It is for this reason that industry and academia must continue to collaborate more effectively and efficiently to raise the next generation of technologists and engineers to put Ghana on the path of massive industrilisation and development.

Kudos to all the individuals, both known and unknown who are fighting tooth and nail to make our motherland a better place for all of us.


[STORY BY VIGOUR EDEM VIGOR]



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