Construction has begun on a modern Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre of Excellence in Salaga, a major step aimed at strengthening skills development and driving economic growth in the Savannah Region.
The project is being implemented by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training under the Ministry of Education, with a focus on equipping young people with practical and industry-relevant skills to meet the demands of Ghana’s evolving job market.
The Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, recently visited the project site to inspect the progress of work. During the visit, she expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction and highlighted the transformative impact the facility is expected to have on the youth in the constituency and the wider region.
She described the initiative as a critical investment in human capital development, noting that it will open up opportunities for skills training, employment, and entrepreneurship among young people. The project is expected to be completed between July and August 2026.
Designed as a Centre of Excellence, the facility will priorities competency-based training rather than conventional classroom instruction. Key program areas will include Electrical Installation and Automation, Renewable Energy and Electronics, Automotive Technology and Autotronics, Information and Communication Technology, Food Processing, Garment Making, and Woodworking.
According to the MP, the center will produce graduates who are not only job-ready but also capable of contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s industrialization agenda, particularly in technical and vocational sectors that remain critical to national development.
The project is being executed through a turnkey partnership between the Government of Ghana and De Lorenzo, a globally recognized Italian firm known for technical education infrastructure. The partnership covers the design, construction, and installation of modern laboratories and training equipment.
To ensure long-term sustainability, the project also includes a comprehensive Training of Trainers program, which will build the capacity of local instructors to operate and maintain the facility to international standards.
For the Savannah Region, where youth unemployment and limited access to technical education remain pressing challenges, the TVET Centre of Excellence is expected to play a pivotal role in improving livelihoods and promoting inclusive economic growth.
The project has received strong support from traditional authorities, local leadership, and stakeholders in the education sector, all of whom view it as a strategic intervention to empower the youth and strengthen Ghana’s workforce.
Meanwhile, the project consultant, Felix Boateng, indicated that construction is currently about 25 percent complete. He expressed confidence that the project will be delivered within eight months and handed over as scheduled, reaffirming the commitment of all stakeholders to timely completion.
Source: Elvisanokye.com