Ketu north: The Ketu North Municipal Assembly, led by Reverend Martin Amenaki, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has handed over 500 tables and chairs to the Dzodze Technical Institute (DZOTECH) to enhance technical and vocational education in the municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, the presentation follows an earlier appeal by the MCE to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Directorate, seeking support to furnish newly constructed classroom facilities at the institute. Rev. Amenaki stated that while the Assembly had completed the school infrastructure, they faced financial and procurement challenges in providing furniture, making this delivery both timely and impactful. Rev. Amenaki expressed that the burden of furnishing the classrooms had been lifted from the Assembly, noting that their initial efforts could only have provided around 200 units instead of the 500 delivered. He highlighted that this intervention aligns with a directive by John Dramani Mahama, urging Metro politan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to procure durable and modern furniture, as opposed to wooden types that wear out quickly. The MCE expressed confidence that the furniture would adequately serve the school for the next two to three years, considering its current enrolment levels. He further described DZOTECH as the only 'pure' technical institution in the Ketu North Municipality, emphasizing its strong focus on practical skills training. Rev. Amenaki encouraged students to leverage the facilities and apply their knowledge beyond the classroom through real-life technical and construction projects within the municipality. He also assured the school of continued support, revealing ongoing discussions to improve infrastructure and expand training opportunities, including plans to involve students in catering and other vocational services for official functions. He urged students to maintain the furniture properly, stressing that, as a technical institute, they possess the skills neces sary to keep the facilities in good condition. Mr. Anthony Ablorde Avorgbedor, the former Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu North, recounted the establishment of the institute to address the lack of a technical school in the area. He mentioned that the initiative stemmed from a needs assessment conducted by the Assembly, which highlighted limited opportunities for skills training among the youth. He explained how the Assembly renovated an abandoned training college facility and quickly converted it into a technical institute. Mr. Avorgbedor commended the current leadership and stakeholders for sustaining the vision and expressed optimism about the potential for the institute to be upgraded into a technical university. Madam Nancy Annan-Moses, the Principal of DZOTECH, expressed gratitude to both past and present Assembly leadership for their continued support. She remarked that the furniture would significantly improve teaching and learning by providing a more conducive environment for students.
- April 5, 2026
