Efforts to enhance hands-on learning in technical education have received a major boost in the Ketu North Municipality, following the delivery of 500 tables and chairs to the Dzodze Technical Institute (DZOTECH).
The intervention, facilitated by the Municipal Assembly under the leadership of Martin Amenaki, is expected to significantly improve the learning environment and support practical skills training at the institution.
The furniture supply comes after the Assembly completed new classroom infrastructure but struggled to furnish the facilities due to financial and procurement constraints. According to Rev. Amenaki, the support has eased a major burden and ensured that students can fully utilise the newly developed spaces.
He emphasised that strengthening technical and vocational education remains critical to equipping young people with employable skills, noting that DZOTECH stands out as a key institution focused on practical training in the municipality.
The move also aligns with a broader policy direction championed by John Dramani Mahama, encouraging local authorities to invest in durable and modern school furniture to improve educational infrastructure.
School authorities say the impact will be immediate. Principal Nancy Annan-Moses noted that the furniture will create a more conducive teaching and learning environment, enabling both students and teachers to perform more effectively.
The institute’s long-term vision was also highlighted by former Municipal Chief Executive Anthony Ablorde Avorgbedor, who explained that the school was established to address the lack of technical training opportunities in the area. He expressed optimism that with sustained investment, the institute could eventually be upgraded into a higher technical institution.
Beyond infrastructure, the Assembly is exploring ways to integrate students into real-life projects and vocational services, reinforcing the practical orientation of their training.
The development underscores a growing emphasis on technical education as a pathway to job creation and self-reliance, particularly for young people in local communities.
