Former Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service, Mawusi Nudekor, has stated that colonial-era educational policies significantly affected the development of technical and vocational education in Ghana.
Speaking in an interview on Atinka TV’s Ghana Nie morning show, Mr. Nudekor explained that colonial authorities prioritised grammar and academic education over practical and technical skills training.
“Colonization had huge impact on our technical and vocational education; colonial masters were overly focused on grammar education,” he stated.
According to him, this educational approach contributed to the long-standing perception that technical and vocational education was less prestigious compared to formal academic pathways.
Despite the historical challenges, the former TVET Director-General noted that significant progress has been made in recent years to improve the sector.
“There has been massive improvement in technical and vocational education. It is more attractive now,” he added.
Mr. Nudekor explained that ongoing reforms, infrastructure development, and increased investment in skills training have helped enhance public confidence and interest in technical and vocational education.
He further stressed the importance of TVET in national development, job creation, and equipping young people with practical skills needed for industry and entrepreneurship.
