The Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, has pointed out that the government’s investment of GH¢129 billion in the education sector has improved literacy rates among children under 10 years old.
On Saturday, he spoke at the 28th congregation of the University of Education, Winneba, where he stated this challenges a previous World Bank projection that suggested only one in ten children in sub-Saharan Africa could read.
Addressing the graduates, he emphasized the supremacy of higher education and encouraged the youth to pursue advanced degrees.
Also, he urged the graduates to reject the misconception that success can only be found abroad, asserting that education is the cornerstone of national development.
Rev Fordjour further explained that the government’s substantial investment in education demonstrates its commitment to transforming the sector.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba, Professor Stephen Johnson Mitchual, also addressed the congregation, noting the university’s shift from traditional in-person instruction to a more dynamic online approach.
According to him, the change is efficient to embrace digitization and make education more accessible and convenient for everyone.
