The Management of the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service has taken decisive disciplinary action against the heads of three technical institutes following verified reports of unauthorised fee collection and extortion at their respective institutions.

The schools affected are Agona Swedru Technical Institute in the Central Region, Sunyani Technical Institute in the Bono Region, and Madina Technical Institute in the Greater Accra Region.

In a statement, the Ghana TVET Service indicated that the allegations involve the charging of several unapproved fees, including admission charges, boarding protocol payments, levies for changing residential status, fashion practical item costs, bedsheet payments, and Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) dues.

Management emphasised that such practices contravene the government’s Free TVET Policy, which ensures free access to technical and vocational education for all eligible students. These actions, it said, also undermine the Service’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and equity in school admissions.

To address the matter, investigative committees have been established to conduct a comprehensive and impartial inquiry. The composition of these committees will be announced shortly, and their findings will inform further disciplinary measures.

In the interim, the Heads of the affected schools have been placed on 30-day administrative leave, effective immediately. Their duties have been temporarily assigned to the respective Regional Directors:

• 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 reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, extortion, and all forms of misconduct that erode public confidence in the TVET system.

“Management remains unwavering in its commitment to upholding accountability, transparency, and fairness in the administration of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions across the country,” the statement concluded.

It further assured parents, students, and the general public of its continued dedication to protecting the integrity of the admission process and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism nationwide.