The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing all abandoned projects in teacher training institutions across the country. Speaking at the 5th graduation ceremony of St. Vincent College of Education in Yendi, Northern Region, Dr. Apaak acknowledged the critical role colleges of education play in shaping Ghana’s future. He noted that inadequate infrastructure, such as lecture halls, hostels, and staff accommodation, continues to hinder effective teaching and learning in many institutions.
“Some of these challenges are caused by stalled projects that have remained incomplete since 2016. I wish to reassure you that the government is committed to completing these projects, not only here but across other colleges and campuses in the country,” he stated.
The ceremony, held under the theme “Addressing the Falling Standards of Education in Ghana: The Role of Colleges of Education”, highlighted growing concerns about declining academic standards, including issues of examination malpractice in the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Dr. Apaak stressed that the government is determined to provide the necessary resources to colleges of education to strengthen teacher training. He said this will ensure the production of competent, qualified, and dedicated teachers who can positively impact the education system.
He also urged the graduating students to embrace the teaching profession with passion and commitment, reminding them that their influence goes beyond classrooms to shape the future of the nation. Education, widely regarded as the bedrock of national development, continues to face challenges such as weak supervision, inadequate teaching resources, and low teacher morale. These concerns, coupled with questions about the quality of teacher trainees, have heightened calls for reforms to restore confidence in the sector.
Source: Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira
