Dr Clement Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has encouraged the graduates of Takoradi Technical University to take advantage of the government’s many policies to be rolled out.
Speaking at the 25th Congregation Ceremony of Takoradi Technical University held on Saturday, Dr Apaak reiterated that the government is committed to building a stronger, skills-driven economy that benefits all Ghanaians.
In all, 2,411 students graduated as the second cohort of graduates for the 2023/2024 academic year, including three persons with hearing impairments.
“To the Class of 2025, your journey does not end here. You have been equipped with the tools to thrive, adapt, and lead in a fast-changing world. Whether you are entering the workforce, starting your own business, or pursuing further studies, remember that your education is not just a personal achievement—it is a national asset.
“We count on your determination, ingenuity, and resilience to drive Ghana’s industrial transformation, and together, we will build a stronger, skills-driven economy that benefits all Ghanaians. Let me seize this opportunity to encourage all graduates to take advantage of the many policies to be rolled out by the NDC government in the coming months and years. Some of these policies include:
“The 24-Hour Economy: a deliberate policy to encourage and support businesses and public organizations to operate 24/7 in three shifts of eight hours to boost production, promote productivity, and generate well-paying jobs.
“The Women’s Development Bank: a special-purpose bank to support women-owned and women-led businesses with low-interest loans and other tailored financial services on very flexible terms.
“The National Apprenticeship Programme: a policy to generate self-employment through the provision of free technical and vocational training for young people in various crafts.
“The Adwumawura Programme: a special business start-up policy aimed at facilitating the creation, tracking, and mentoring of a minimum of 10,000 businesses annually, with a special focus on young people,” Dr. Apaak stated.
Other policies the Deputy Minister mentioned include:
The Digital Jobs Initiative: a three-billion-dollar investment in partnership with the private sector to leverage ICT for job creation through the following programmes:
One Million Coders Programme: One million young Ghanaians will be trained in digital skills such as coding, web app development, software engineering, and more for jobs in the digital ecosystem.
Regional Digital Centres (modeled on the Accra Digital Centre) to facilitate the expansion of the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) sectors for job creation.
A $50 million FinTech Growth Fund will be established to promote the growth of digital entrepreneurs and support indigenous FinTech companies.