Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has assured the people of Klefe in the Volta Region of government’s commitment to advancing technical education and youth development in the community.
Delivering the message on her behalf at this year’s Klefe Yam Festival, the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Dr. Alex Segbefia, said government recognizes the pressing challenges of youth unemployment and the role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in addressing them.
“Our youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the active participants in today’s development,” Dr. Segbefia noted.
“The initiative by the Klefe community to support the Technical Institute for over two decades is remarkable and aligns with government’s vision to strengthen TVET nationwide.” He added.
Responding to appeals from Togbe Koko Dzaga XI, Paramount Chief of Klefe, Dr. Segbefia announced that government will immediately facilitate the provision of essential materials to complete ongoing infrastructure projects at the Klefe Technical Institute.
These include electrical accessories, plumbing and painting materials, fencing supplies, and 40 double-decker beds with mattresses for students.
He further disclosed that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has been tasked to urgently assess the institute’s broader infrastructure needs including an administration block, dormitories, dining hall, classrooms, and other facilities for priority consideration in the next funding cycle.
For his part, Togbe Koko Dzaga XI appealed to government, development partners, and citizens to rally behind the institute, which currently serves 150 students but struggles with inadequate infrastructure.
He noted that the existing five-unit dormitory is insufficient to meet growing demand and urged support for long-term solutions.
The Paramount Chief also called on citizens of Klefe, both home and abroad, to invest in the community’s youth through mentorship, apprenticeships, and direct support.
“Let us bridge the widening gap between the generations,” he urged. “Share your experience, mentor a young person, and invest in our collective future.
We cannot afford to let social media shape our children in the absence of active role models.”
He further appealed for structured mentorship and apprenticeship partnerships with institutions such as the Ho Technical University to equip young people with practical skills for the job market.
The festival, which drew dignitaries, citizens, and development partners, was marked by a renewed commitment to resilient and community-driven efforts to enhance education and development in Klefe.
Source: myxyzonline.com/Akora Kofi Darko
