President John Dramani Mahama has announced the establishment of six new universities including three traditional public universities and three public technical universities as part of a major expansion of Ghana’s tertiary education infrastructure aimed at increasing access, strengthening skills development and supporting national industrialisation.
Delivering his State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026, the President said the expansion forms part of government’s broader strategy to promote balanced regional growth and meet the rising demand for quality higher education.
“Mr Speaker, to expand access to higher education, support balanced regional growth, and meet the rising demand for quality tertiary education, we have entered international partnerships to establish two public universities—one in Kintampo, Bono East Region, and another in Jasikan, Oti Region,” he stated.
He further disclosed that a grant has been secured from China to establish another public university in Damongo in the Savannah Region.
“A grant has also been secured from China to establish a new public university in Damongo, enhancing access to tertiary education in underserved areas,” President Mahama added.
The three new traditional universities are expected to improve regional access to higher education and reduce the pressure on existing institutions, particularly in areas with limited tertiary infrastructure.
In addition to the traditional universities, the President announced the establishment of three new Technical Universities to address skills gaps and enhance industrial growth.
“Technical Universities play a critical role in closing skills gaps and reducing youth unemployment by delivering high-quality, industry-aligned, and practice-oriented training within a broader policy framework that stimulates labour demand,” he said.
“In this regard, the Government will establish three (3) new Technical Universities to strengthen skills development, enhance innovation, and support national industrialisation efforts.”
The expansion aligns with broader investments in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), which the President described as central to tackling youth unemployment.
“Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) remain a critical pillar of our strategy to address youth unemployment and accelerate skills development,” he noted.
Government will also construct six Regional TVET Centres of Excellence across the country to equip young people with practical, industry-relevant skills aligned with evolving labour market demands.
“There is also an ongoing review of the national curriculum to align with the OECD Future of Education and Skills framework. This will make TVET education more adaptive and resilient,” he added.
