Dennis Aboagye praises Akufo-Addo for performing better in educational sector

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has praised the Akufo-Addo government for performing creditably well on the sector of education.

According to Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the ruling party, have ensured the consistent provision of learning materials and embarked on targeted infrastructure upgrades to create conducive learning environments.

Speaking at a Press conference , he noted the implementation of National Standardized Tests for Primary 2 and Primary 4 pupils is a pivotal step towards assessing and improving learning outcomes.

He said "It is gratifying to reiterate that proficiency in reading for Primary 2 students has seen a significant improvement, from two percent (2%) in 2015 to thirty-eight percent (38%) in 2022".

On JHS, he noted that the government focus has been to strengthen the lower secondary level of education,where Eleven (11) model schools are currently under construction, each designed with modern amenities to provide an optimal learning environment.

He continued that the Ghana National Digital Literacy Project (NDLP) is ensuring that every student is equipped to thrive in the global digital economy, adding that the heart of this endeavour lies in our primary schools, where the foundation of learning is laid.

Additionally, he said the government commitment is to inclusivity shines through, as they provide two hundred and twenty-six (226) laptops and Braille embossers to cater to the unique needs of special learners in our Special Needs Schools.

"I am pleased to announce that the project has successfully delivered Smart Lab hardware to some four hundred and eighty-five (485) schools across all sixteen (16) regions of Ghana. This great achievement ensures that the technological infrastructure is firmly in place to facilitate digital learning".

"The goal of the AkufoAddo/Bawumia administration is to establish a SMART LAB in each of the twentyseven thousand and sixty-four (27,064) schools across Ghana, accompanied by comprehensive training for two teachers per school".

On the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project, he said the government has seen a comprehensive modernization and expansion drive, adding that "A New state-of-the-art facilities are under construction, whilst existing ones are undergoing renovation and upgrading"

He continued that "The Dual TVET Method, combining classroom learning with practical, on-the-job training, is revolutionizing skills development in the country, ensuring learners are well-prepared for their chosen fields".

He further noted that a comprehensive review of TVET curricula has also been undertaken to align them with current industry demands and emerging technologies.

"This process involved collaboration with industry stakeholders to identify the skills and competencies needed for a rapidly evolving job market. The revised curricula aim to equip students with practical, job-ready skills that are in high demand' he added.

'Today, TVET Education has also been made free and this has seen a major leap in the enrolment. Indeed, according to the Ghana TVET report published by the Commission for TVET in 2022, total enrolment in Government TVET institutions from year one to year three stood at 41,696 in 2016, however, by 2020, the data showed we had increased to 100,086 students.With this new enrolment, the total number of enrolments in Government TVET institutions stands at well over 157,681'.

He concluded that 'since the Akufo-Addo Government took office in 2017, we have invested over Ghs6.7billion ($500m). This excludes the cost of Free TVET education. This is the greatest investment in TVET by any Government since Independence".

"Government has completed the construction of ten (10) regional STEM centers to train a complete STEM pipeline from primary through JHS to SHS" he added.