The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has praised the growing collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Parliament and key educational institutions in advancing Ghana’s education sector.
Dr. Apaak made the remarks on Tuesday when he led officials from the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) to the maiden sitting of the Parliamentary Committee on Economy and Development to discuss the 2024 National Annual Progress Report.
The meeting formed part of Parliament’s oversight responsibility, allowing lawmakers to review developments in the education sector and assess progress under the country’s national development agenda.
Addressing the committee, Dr. Apaak conveyed greetings from the Minister for Education, who was unable to attend the meeting due to ongoing recovery from a recent accident.
“He would have wanted to be here himself, but as is well known and documented, he is still recovering from that unfortunate accident about three or so weeks ago. He has therefore asked me to represent him for this very important and novel committee,” he told members of the committee.
Dr. Apaak emphasised that the Ministry’s presence at the meeting demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability in the management of the education sector.
“Your presence here today reflects the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration with Parliament in advancing Ghana’s education agenda,” he said.
He explained that the National Annual Progress Report, prepared by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), serves as a key tool for monitoring government policies and assessing the effectiveness of national development programmes.
“It serves as a key monitoring and accountability tool that helps government, Parliament and stakeholders assess the extent to which national policies and programmes are delivering results for the Ghanaian people,” he noted.
According to Dr. Apaak, the 2024 report evaluates progress under the national policy framework known as Agenda for Jobs 2 – Creating Prosperity and Equal Opportunities for All (2022–2025).
He stressed that education remains central to the country’s development agenda.
“Education remains a critical pillar within this framework because it underpins human capital development, economic productivity and national transformation,” he said.
Dr. Apaak also highlighted the importance of strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to equip young people with practical and relevant skills.
“Ensuring access to quality education, strengthening technical and vocational training, and equipping young people with relevant skills are essential to achieving the broader development aspirations outlined in Agenda for Jobs 2,” he added.
He welcomed the participation of officials from GES and CTVET in the meeting, noting that their involvement reinforced the Ministry’s commitment to accountability and constructive engagement with Parliament.
“This engagement provides us with an important opportunity to review progress, share insights and collectively assess how far we have advanced in implementing our national development priorities,” Dr. Apaak said.
He also thanked Parliament for its continued oversight and support for the education sector, stating that such collaboration is essential for ensuring that national policies translate into improved access, quality and outcomes in education across the country.
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