Education Minister Directs GTEC to Develop Blueprint for Polytechnics in All 16 Regions

Government Pushes for Equal Access to Technical Education Across Ghana

In a bold move to promote technical and vocational training, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately draft a comprehensive blueprint for the establishment of polytechnics in all 16 regions of the country.

This directive forms part of the government’s broader vision to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), reduce youth unemployment, and meet the growing demand for skilled labor across various sectors.

???? A Vision of Regional Balance and Innovation

According to the Education Minister, the initiative is meant to decentralize technical education and make it accessible to students from all backgrounds.

“Every region must be empowered with a polytechnic that equips the youth with practical, employable skills. This is how we prepare Ghana for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” Dr. Adutwum stated during a national education forum.

The blueprint will outline standards, infrastructure needs, funding models, staffing requirements, and program structures for each region.

????️ A Step Toward Economic Transformation

Experts in education and development have applauded the decision, noting that polytechnics play a key role in producing artisans, technicians, and innovators who drive local industries.

The new institutions, once completed, are expected to:

• Boost regional economies

• Close the skills gap

• Promote entrepreneurship

• Support local industries and agriculture with innovation

GTEC is expected to present the draft plan to the Ministry in the coming months for review and implementation.

????️ What Ghanaians Are Saying

The announcement has sparked both excitement and cautious optimism among education advocates and youth groups.

“This is long overdue. Not every student wants to pursue traditional university paths. We need alternatives that actually lead to jobs,” one student leader commented on social media.

However, some civil society groups have called for transparency and equitable resource allocation, warning against political favoritism in site selection and implementation.

????️ Top Knowledge TV Commentary:

“Technical education is not second-class education. It is the foundation of every modern economy. If this initiative is well-executed, Ghana will take a giant leap toward youth empowerment and sustainable development.”