The Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, has lauded the Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) for its significant drive and contributions to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ghana and beyond.
Speaking at the 13th congregation ceremony of the University held on May 17, 2025 at its main campus at Sumbrungu in the Upper East Region, the Regional Minister, commended the university for its impressive strides in promoting industrialization and innovation through TVET.
He praised BTU for its growing influence on Ghana’s development, describing the institution as “a beacon of knowledge and innovation” that is helping to shape the future of the country’s workforce.
“I wish to commend Management and indeed all stakeholders for your collaborative and dedicated service to education, particularly TVET in this country. Together, we can make this University a beacon of excellence and innovation by setting new standards and inspiring others”, he said.
Touching on national efforts to strengthen the TVET sector, the Regional Minister, acknowledged that many institutions still faced significant infrastructural and logistical challenges and reiterated government’s commitment to revitalizing the sector.
The Regional Minister disclosed that government had uncapped the GETFund, which is expected to unlock over GH¢4.1 billion and pledged that this will be used to complete stalled educational infrastructure projects, fund the free Senior High School programme, and support free tertiary education for Persons with Disability (PWDs)
He said budgetary allocation of GH¢452.9 million had also been made to cover the ‘No Academic Fee’ policy for first-year tertiary students, which will benefit 156,294 first-year students in public tertiary institutions for the 2025 academic year.
Mr Akamugri reiterated government’s commitment to reforming and retooling the scholarship regime to benefit continuing students and improve the Student Loan Trust Fund Plus to ensure prompt and needs-based disbursements.
“The Ministry of Education remains committed to resolving infrastructural deficits such as inadequate furniture, lecture halls, and hostel facilities, to provide a more conducive environment for teaching and learning”, he said.
Addressing the graduands, the Regional Minister acknowledged the challenges of a competitive and evolving labour market but encouraged them to remain resilient and committed to their roles as professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
“Your graduation today represents a new chapter in your lives, as it officially marks the beginning of your professional journeys,” the Minister said.
Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa, noted that BTU aimed to become the most preferred institution nationally and globally for TVET education and called for special support to recruit staff to help realize the dream.
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