Ghana’s human capital will not develop unless we invest heavily in education - Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has emphasized that Ghana's human capital will not develop unless the country invests heavily in education.

Speaking at the Presidential Media Briefing on Foundational Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa, organized by Human Capital Africa (HCA) in Accra, he drew a comparison between Ghana's efforts and those of South Korea.

"We began our independence at the same time as South Korea, nearly 70 years ago. The difference is clear, and it doesn't require me to point it out. The extraordinary commitment they made to developing their human capital is evident, and they have reaped the rewards. We need to make the same efforts here," he added.

He noted that education currently represents the largest portion of Ghana's national budget, emphasizing that it is necessary to recognize that investing in education is the surest way to make substantial progress in human capital development.

"Unfortunately, we have political leaders who say that if they had two billion cedis, they would not spend it on education. But the key for us is that unless we make investments in education, we will not develop. Education represents the biggest part of our national budget, and it will remain so. We need to recognize that this investment is the surest way to make substantial progress," he stressed.

The President expressed optimism that the Presidential Media Briefing on Foundational Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa would create the necessary action to improve education across the continent.

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