- Canada has invested $30 million in TVET and skills training in Ghana
- Both sides emphasize the need for globally competitive, employable skills
- Focus areas include technical education and foundational learning reform
During the meeting, Mr. Iddrisu praised Canada’s long-standing support for Ghana’s development, especially in the area of education.
“Canada’s consistent commitment to poverty alleviation and education has been commendable. Ghana continues to benefit significantly from this partnership,” he stated, calling for closer collaboration between tertiary institutions in both countries.
High Commissioner Montrat, for her part, emphasized the need to equip young Ghanaians with market-relevant skills, noting Canada’s investment of $30 million in competency-based training and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.
“Our goal is to help Ghana build a globally competitive, skilled workforce,” she said.
Minister Iddrisu welcomed the continued support, highlighting the importance of investing in both technical education and foundational learning to drive educational reform.
“Strengthening TVET and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning are central to Ghana’s education transformation. We are eager to expand this partnership with Canada,” he added.
Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening educational cooperation with Canada, following a courtesy visit from the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat.
During the meeting, Mr. Iddrisu praised Canada’s long-standing support for Ghana’s development, especially in the area of education.
“Canada’s consistent commitment to poverty alleviation and education has been commendable. Ghana continues to benefit significantly from this partnership,” he stated, calling for closer collaboration between tertiary institutions in both countries.
High Commissioner Montrat, for her part, emphasized the need to equip young Ghanaians with market-relevant skills, noting Canada’s investment of $30 million in competency-based training and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana.
“Our goal is to help Ghana build a globally competitive, skilled workforce,” she said.
Minister Iddrisu welcomed the continued support, highlighting the importance of investing in both technical education and foundational learning to drive educational reform.
“Strengthening TVET and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning are central to Ghana’s education transformation. We are eager to expand this partnership with Canada,” he added.
