TVET school buses distribution to begin February – Dr Adutwum

The central government February this year will commence buses distribution to Technical, Vocational and Education Training (TVET) institutions across the country, the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum said on Wednesday.

Speaking in an interview monitored by EducationWeb.com.gh, Hon Osei Yaw said the brand new buses are currently available in the country and ready for nationwide distribution to all public TVET schools next month of the year.

“The buses are ready, so in February this year, President Akufo-Addo will distribute them to the TVET schools. This will help transport the students for practicals. The vehicles are at NVTI Headquarters in East Legon,” the Minister stated.

He also said His Excellency Nana Addo in due course will appoint Regional Technical, Vocational and Education Training (TVET) Directors in the 16 regions. “The Directors will also be given cars, the cars are ready,” Dr Adutwum assured.

In another interview, the Education Minister said the procurement of the vehicles forms part of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo effort to promote Technical, Vocational and Education Training (TVET) skills and education.

“Buses are ready to be distributed to the various public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools added to the flagship Free SHS policy, President Akufo-Addo wants everybody to enjoy Free education,” he noted.

The Minister in charge of Education also disclosed Management of the Government Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions will be given pickup cars for the day to day administration of the technical school.

“What the President did for Senior High Schools sometime ago, he is going to do same for the TVET schools, they will also have their buses. All TVET students are now part of the Free SHS program,” the Teaching Minister told PeaceFM.

The Bosomtwe Member of Parliament further noted it is now possible for prospective students who complete Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to continue their education at the tertiary level.

Commenting on STEM education, the Minister for Education said his outfit has asked the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for financial clearance to recruit more headmasters for the soon to be operationalized STEM schools in the country.