Ministry of Education Distributes Vehicles to 20 Colleges of Education
The Ministry of Education, with support from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), has handed over 20 Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles to 20 Colleges of Education across Ghana. This initiative is aimed at improving monitoring, supervision, and administrative work in the colleges.
The vehicles will mainly be used by college principals and administrators to help them carry out their duties effectively, both within and outside their campuses. Many Colleges of Education have faced transportation challenges for years, making it difficult for school heads to monitor activities, attend official meetings, and supervise teaching practice in partner schools. This intervention is therefore a major relief.
Beneficiary Colleges
The Colleges of Education that benefited from the first batch of vehicles include:
Accra College of Education, Ada College of Education, Akatsi College of Education, Al-Faruq College of Education, Berekum College of Education, St. John Bosco’s College of Education, OLA College of Education, Bagabaga College of Education, Enchi College of Education, Foso College of Education, Holy Child College of Education, Jasikan College of Education, Offinso College of Education, Presbyterian Women’s College of Education, SDA College of Education (Asokore), St. Vincent College of Education, Tamale College of Education, Tumu College of Education, and Wesley College of Education.
Minister’s Address at the Ceremony
The handover ceremony took place at the premises of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on Friday, December 19. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, explained that the initiative is part of government efforts to strengthen the administration of Colleges of Education.
He noted that effective leadership in the colleges depends greatly on mobility. Without reliable vehicles, principals find it difficult to supervise staff, attend official engagements, and respond quickly to administrative issues. “Ideally, I should have handed over 46 keys this morning, but due to logistical challenges, we are providing twenty vehicles today. Twenty Colleges of Education will benefit from this initiative this morning,” the Minister said.
A Boost for Teacher Education
Many stakeholders in the education sector have welcomed the move, describing it as a step in the right direction. Improved transportation is expected to enhance supervision, accountability, and efficiency in the colleges.
With better mobility, principals can more easily visit teaching practice schools, monitor projects, and ensure that policies from the Ministry are properly implemented. This, in the long run, will help improve the quality of teacher education in Ghana.
Students and staff in Colleges of Education are hopeful that the remaining vehicles will be delivered soon so that all institutions can benefit equally. The initiative shows government’s continued commitment to supporting teacher training and strengthening Ghana’s education system.
Credit; Citinews
