On Thursday, the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) held a courtesy meeting at the BoG headquarters in Accra. The session, led by TVET Director‑General Engr. Dr Eric Kofi Adzroe and BoG Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, explored a strategic partnership aimed at positioning skills development as a pillar of Ghana’s economic future.
Both leaders underscored the importance of sustained investment in TVET to raise national productivity, spur enterprise development and improve employment outcomes. They agreed that the quality, relevance and reach of skills training will be critical to expanding access to meaningful employment, supporting viable enterprises and strengthening Ghana’s economic growth, especially as the nature of work evolves.
Dr Asiama highlighted the economic value of skills development, stating, “Every skilled Ghanaian is a business waiting to happen. When we invest in TVET, we are not just training workers, we are equipping job creators, and every enterprise a graduate launch strengthens the economic fabric of this nation.” He also called for broader access to skills certification, noting that many skilled Ghanaians acquire their competencies through informal apprenticeships and that the lack of recognised certification limits their access to formal employment and other opportunities.
Dr Adzroe emphasized that training delivery must continuously evolve to meet changing industry demands, adding, “When a young person acquires a skill, they acquire the power to create a job for themselves and for others. That is the most reliable engine of inclusive growth this country has.” Deputy Director‑General Abdul Fatah Maigah Mahama noted the rapid transformation of the world of work, driven by automation, artificial intelligence and digital technologies, and the need for practical and adaptable skills.
The engagement also saw TVET formally invite Governor Asiama to participate in National TVET Week 2026, scheduled for October 12 to 16. The week‑long programme will bring together stakeholders from government, industry, development partners and civil society to examine the future of skills development in Ghana and identify practical measures to build a workforce responsive to emerging economic demands. Governor Asiama is expected to deliver the keynote address at the policy dialogue during the week.
The partnership is anticipated to strengthen dialogue between Ghana’s financial sector leadership and the national skills development system, particularly on TVET’s contribution to productivity, enterprise development, employment and long‑term economic growth.
