The Acting Director General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Abdulai, has underscored the critical role of faith-based organizations in advancing Ghana’s educational sector.
He emphasized their significant contributions, such as establishing and managing many schools and educational institutions, and called for increased support to enhance these efforts.
In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Face to Face on Channel One TV, Professor Abdulai highlighted the substantial and positive impact of religious organizations in establishing and managing many schools and educational institutions across Ghana.
“The church has been very supportive, and I believe the partnership between the government and these faith-based organizations needs to be urgently and significantly strengthened,” Professor Abdulai expressed, underlining the importance of this collaboration.
He noted that many private universities in the country are owned and operated by religious bodies, affirming their substantial role in providing quality education. Professor Abdulai advocated for enhanced collaboration between the government and faith-based organizations to bolster educational development.
Professor Abdulai stressed the need for further support for the church, underlining the potential for these organizations to significantly improve and expand educational services in Ghana. This emphasis on the church’s potential can inspire stakeholders to consider and act on the call for increased collaboration.
In conclusion, the call for increased support for faith-based organizations in the education sector is a crucial step towards elevating the standard of education and expanding access across Ghana. With their pivotal role in achieving these objectives, we must strengthen our collaboration with these organizations.
