He said the government was well aware of the sector’s impact on the economy, and was invest­ing in it to enable it realise its full potential.

Addressing TV students at the Methodist Technical Institute (MTI) at Kumasi-Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region yesterday, he expressed best wishes to them in their examination as they prepare to formally exit the second cycle institution.

He also visited some centres such as Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI), Tweidie Technical Institute (TTI) and Business Secretariat Institute (BSTSI).

“As you’re beginning your first paper today, you’ll excel in all your papers. The president has asked me to convey to you through the minister that technical, voca­tional education is what is going to propel Ghana to achieve the development we want. And that is why the minister has announced the establishment of three addi­tional technical universities,” he observed.

Dr Apaak in his interaction with the learners assured them of government’s commitment to supporting Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana and said irrespective of the path they elected to take after school, the administration was going to lend its support to them.

“Those of you who want to continue from this level, we will make provision for you. Those who may want to practice by virtue of what you’ve learnt so far, we have also launched the Na­tional Apprenticeship Programme which you can take advantage of,” he assured the students.

Since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office in January, it has been pledging to give technical institutes and uni­versities the necessary infrastruc­tural support and facelift amid struggles with deplorable facilities by staff and students alike.