Prez. Mahama Announces New TVET Centres, Universities to Boost Skills and Industrial Growth
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a major expansion in Ghana’s education and skills development infrastructure, announcing plans to establish new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres, public universities, and technical universities across the country.
Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, February 27, the President said the initiative is aimed at aligning education with industry demands and equipping young people with practical, job-ready skills.
According to him, government will construct six brand new regional TVET Centres of Excellence nationwide. These centres are expected to deliver hands-on training tailored to evolving market needs, particularly in sectors critical to Ghana’s industrialisation agenda.
“Government will construct six brand new regional TVET centres of excellence across the country to equip our young people with practical, industry-relevant skills aligned with the demands of the evolving job market,” President Mahama stated.
He emphasized that strengthening TVET remains central to addressing youth unemployment and building a skilled workforce capable of supporting the country’s transformation agenda.
In addition to the TVET expansion, the President announced that Ghana has entered into international partnerships to establish two new public universities. The institutions will be located in Kintampo in the Bono East Region and Jasikan in the Oti Region.
“We’ve entered international partnerships to establish two new public universities, one in Kintampo in the Bono East Region, another in Jasikan in the Oti Region,” he said.
The move, he explained, is part of efforts to expand access to higher education, particularly in underserved regions, while also promoting regional development.
Further deepening the education reform agenda, President Mahama disclosed that government will also establish three new technical universities. These institutions are expected to focus on applied research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
“Government will establish three new technical universities to strengthen skills development, enhance innovation, and support national industrialisation efforts,” he added.
The announcement reinforces government’s broader strategy to integrate education, skills training, and industrial policy, ensuring that graduates are better positioned to meet labour market demands.
President Mahama reiterated that investing in human capital remains critical to sustaining economic growth, creating jobs, and positioning Ghana competitively within the global economy.
