By Daniel Adu Darko
Accra, Aug. 23, GNA – Mr Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, has urged Ghanaians to embrace Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a catalyst for national development.
Speaking at the launch of a TVET school in honour of Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson’s late brother, Dr. J. Kofi Turkson, at the weekend, Mr Ankrah highlighted the transformative role of technical and vocational skills in advancing economies such as Malaysia, Singapore and Japan.
“At independence, Ghana stood at the same level as these nations. Today, they have far surpassed us because they prioritised TVET,” he said.
“My hope and belief is that with President Mahama’s vision, Ghana can achieve similar progress.”
“I even pray our prophets will start seeing visions of Ghana becoming like Malaysia and Singapore, and not just visions of death,” he added, drawing loud applause.
Mr Afriyie Ankrah used the opportunity to clarify his role as Presidential Envoy, noting that his mandate was to promote interfaith and ecumenical dialogue to foster national cohesion.
He explained that his engagement with issues of prophecy had only been an emergency response to the spate of doomsday predictions that followed the recent helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight gallant men on national assignment.
He described the launch of the TVET school as a fitting tribute to Dr. J. Kofi Turkson, whose lifelong commitment to education and service embodied the values needed to build a resilient and progressive Ghana.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe