The National Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, has described the ongoing education transformation as strategic since it could lead to a sharp increase in industrial development which could create thousands of jobs as well as help produce more products for export to earn the country foreign exchange.
Dr. Sharubutu praised the Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and the government for the reforms introduced into the nation’s education sector.
According to the Chief Imam, the reforms when continued and sustained stood the chance of speeding up the nation’s transformation agenda.
This he said when Dr Adutwum paid a courtesy call on him in Accra last Thursday.
The minister’s visit to the chief Imam is part of visitations to various Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) in the country and was aimed at dialoguing and sharing Ideas, explaining government policies on education and also seeking their opinion on other issues relating to the development of education and other facets of life in the country.
Dr Nuhu Sharubutu was particularly delighted about the introduction of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) education which he said if sustained will breed industrialization and development initiative.
However, he appealed to the government to address the challenges currently confronting the education sector in the country and find a lasting solution to promote continuity of the Free SHS programme.
Dr. Sharubutu pledged to continue to support the government in its bid to create enabling environment in the country for a peaceful co-existence among all political parties, ethnic groups, political parties and social affiliations.
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum on his part lauded the various FBOs in the country for their support of the development of the various facets of the nation’s economy.
According to him, the government is committed to shape the fortunes of the country through education which he believes holds the key to poverty alleviation for all.
Dr. Adutwum pledged to deepen ties with all FBOs in the country to help improve the performance of the country’s economy.
