The Management of the Ghana TVET Service has taken swift disciplinary action against three heads of technical institutes following credible reports of unauthorised fee collection and extortion in their respective institutions.
The affected schools are the Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, the Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and the Madina Technical Institute in the Greater Accra Region.
According to a statement from the Ghana TVET Service, the allegations involve the imposition of several unapproved charges, including admission fees, boarding protocol payments, fees for changing residential status from day to boarding, fashion practical item charges, bedsheet payments, and PTA-related levies.
Management noted that these practices violate the government’s Free TVET Policy, which guarantees free access to technical and vocational education, and run contrary to the Service’s directive promoting fairness and transparency in school admissions.
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In response, the service has set up investigative committees to conduct a thorough and impartial probe into the allegations. The composition of the committees will be announced in due course, and their findings will guide management in determining further disciplinary measures.
Pending the conclusion of investigations, the Heads of the three institutions have been placed on 30-day administrative leave with immediate effect.
During this period, their duties have been handed over to the respective Regional Directors, who will oversee the day-to-day administration of the schools alongside their regular responsibilities. They are:
Madam Hannah Asamoah, Central Regional Director — Agona Swedru Technical Institute
Mr. Gabriel Gyamfi, Bono Regional Director — Sunyani Technical Institute
Engr. Juliana Nkrumah, Greater Accra Regional Director — Madina Technical Institute
The Ghana TVET Service emphasised its zero-tolerance policy for corruption, extortion, and all forms of misconduct that undermine the integrity of the TVET system.
“Management remains resolute in upholding accountability, transparency, and fairness in the management of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions across Ghana,” the statement said.
The service further assured parents, students, and the general public of its continued commitment to protecting the integrity of the admission process and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism across all TVET institutions nationwide.