President John Dramani Mahama has restated his administration’s dedication to enhancing teacher education in Ghana by announcing the official incorporation of the Savannah College of Education in Daboya into the public education system.
Speaking at a gathering during his regional “Thank You” tour, President Mahama emphasized his administration’s aim to improve teacher training and increase access to quality education in both new and historically underserved areas. This is part of their overarching strategy.
“To support teacher development, I’m pleased to announce that the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, which was previously a private-community initiative, has now been officially absorbed as a public teacher training institution,” he stated.
The speaker mentioned that he had instructed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to expedite the hiring of educators and support staff, as well as place a focus on building infrastructure at the college.
Additionally, the President assured that construction on the deserted College of Education in Doli, near Bole, will recommence later this year. The project was initiated initially during his previous administration, but due to changes in government, it stalled.
“Furthermore, work on the abandoned college of education at Doli near Bole, which was begun under my previous administration, will resume this year,” Mahama declared.
