The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced the government’s plan to establish six new universities across Ghana by the end of the year. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s gross tertiary enrollment ratio.
The new universities include the University of Engineering and Applied Sciences in Akrodie (Ahafo Region), the University of Engineering and Agricultural Science in Bunso (Eastern Region), the University of Health, Agriculture and Life Sciences in Kintampo (Bono East Region), the University of Mampong (Ashanti Region), the Local Governance and Leadership University in Accra, and the University for Sports Development.
Dr. Adutwum, during a presentation on the State of Education in Accra, highlighted the government’s bold goal to achieve a 40 percent gross tertiary enrollment ratio by 2030.
“The moment you get that, things change in your country and it is seen around the world,” he stated.
The presentation, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, was attended by heads of agencies under the Ministry of Education, school leaders, directors of education, representatives of development partners, and civil society organizations. Dr. Adutwum emphasized that the state of education in Ghana is now stronger than it was seven years ago, thanks to massive investments in infrastructure, access, and quality.
The construction of some of the new universities has already been completed, with bills currently in Parliament. The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education is set to work on these bills to establish the universities formally.
“Our nation’s education system is stronger and better than we came to find it seven years ago,” Dr. Adutwum asserted, attributing the progress to the President’s support for innovation and transformation in education.
In the area of technical, vocational, education and training (TVET), Dr. Adutwum noted significant advancements, including the provision of modern equipment to training institutions.
“We may not be able to transform all of them but we have made giant strides, we are on the right path,” he concluded.
