Education Coalition Calls on GES to Tackle TVET Infrastructure Deficit in Bono East

Accra: The Bono East chapter of the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to tackle the infrastructure deficit in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in the region. The Coalition, a network of civil society organizations working to enhance access to quality and pre-tertiary education, made the call on the sidelines of the commemoration of the 2025 Global Action Week (GAWE) celebration held at Kintampo on the theme: 'Education in Emergencies'.According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Thomas Benarkuu, the Bono East Regional Coordinator of the GNECC, led the coalition to present a petition to the Kintampo North Municipal Directorate of Education after undertaking a procession on the streets of Kintampo to mark the day. He noted that TVET played a key role in tackling the gaps in employable skills training and innovations and addressed the growing unemployment problem in the area.Mr. Benarkuu emphasized that accessing quality and all-inclu sive TVET education remained a human right, describing it as the cornerstone of personal development and a critical enabler for national progress. 'As a nation, we must work hard to ensure easy access to TVET education for all,' he stated.He further indicated that since its establishment in 2002, the Kintampo Technical Institute had not seen any major rehabilitation works, which has denied students standard workshops for practical studies. The school faces serious infrastructure challenges, including inadequate classroom blocks, dormitories, as well as a standard library, computer laboratory, and teachers' bungalows.Mr. Benarkuu urged the government to prioritize and safeguard the educational rights of all children by ensuring that no learner is left behind, regardless of their location and circumstances. He called for the development of a robust educational framework capable of functioning effectively during emergencies such as health crises, natural disasters, and social disruptions.Additionally, Mr. Benarkuu called for the strengthening of educational resilience to ensure that teaching and learning can continue during times of emergencies, citing recurring climate disasters, health emergencies, and limited access to educational resources in the country as pressing concerns. He also highlighted how tribal and chieftaincy conflicts regularly disrupt educational activities, affecting millions of learners.Mr. Alhassan Mohammed, the Nkoranza Municipal Deputy Director, who received the petition, assured that it would be forwarded to the appropriate authorities.