Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated government’s commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key driver of youth empowerment and national development.
At this year’s Klefe Yam Festival in the Ho Municipality, the Vice President’s message, delivered by her Chief of Staff, Alex Segbefia acknowledged the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and underscored TVET’s critical role in bridging the gap.
“Our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the active participants in today’s development,” Mr. Segbefia stated. He commended the Klefe community for its two-decade-long effort to sustain the Klefe Technical Institute describing it as an initiative that aligns with government’s broader vision to promote skills training across the country.
Responding to appeals from the Paramount Chief of Klefe, Togbe Koko Dzaga XI, the Vice President directed the immediate supply of essential items to support the completion of ongoing projects at the institute. These include electrical accessories, plumbing and painting materials, fencing supplies and 40 double-decker beds with mattresses for students.
Mr. Segbefia further disclosed that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has been instructed to urgently assess the school’s infrastructure needs such as dormitories, classrooms, a dining hall and an administration block for priority funding in its next cycle.
For his part, Togbe Koko Dzaga XI stressed the need for sustained support to expand the institute’s facilities noting that the current five-unit dormitory falls short of meeting demand for the 150 students enrolled.
He also called on citizens of Klefe both home and abroad, to complement government’s efforts by investing in mentorship, apprenticeships, and youth-focused initiatives.
“Let us bridge the widening gap between the generations,” he urged. “Share your experience, mentor a young person and invest in our collective future. We cannot afford to let social media shape our children in the absence of active role models.”
The Paramount Chief further appealed for structured partnerships with institutions such as the Ho Technical University to provide apprenticeship opportunities and practical training for students.
The festival brought together dignitaries, development partners and citizens in a renewed push for community led initiatives that enhance education and development in the Klefe Traditional Area.
Story: Nancy Obimpeh
