Bawumia Inaugurated Bed Hostel at Trinity Theological Seminary

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia inaugurated the commencement of the construction of a 200-bed hostel for the Trinity Theological Seminary in Accra.

The four-storey hostel, funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), is expected to be completed in 14 months. This project is a collaboration between the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Office of the Vice President. The sod-cutting ceremony was a fulfillment of a promise made by Vice President Bawumia to the school during its 76th congregation two years ago.

Dr. Bawumia inaugurated hostel, and emphasized that the hostel facility will offer suitable accommodation for pastor trainees to study and promote moral values in society. He expressed his vision for a Ghana where values and ethical behavior are prioritized, with faith-based organizations playing a crucial role in combating vices such as corruption, bribery, crime, dishonesty, and indiscipline.

Dr Bawumia highlighted the importance of collaboration and partnership between the government, faith-based organizations, and the church, proposing incentives for these organizations to further contribute to societal development. He also mentioned the potential benefits of the proposed charities bill in providing support to faith-based organizations.

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The Vice President acknowledged the significant contributions of the Church and faith-based organizations in areas such as education and health.

Dr Richard Ampofo Boadu, the Administrator of GETFund, emphasized the importance of collective action and commitment in addressing the complex challenges of financing education within Ghana’s tertiary sub-sector.

He urged both public and private tertiary institutions to explore innovative financing mechanisms to mobilize additional resources for tertiary education.

Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Director-General of GTEC, highlighted the critical importance of expanding access to tertiary education as part of the Commission’s plan.

He stated that the goal of achieving a gross tertiary enrollment ratio of 40 per cent by 2030 was aligned with both national aspirations and international benchmarks set forth in agenda 2063 of the African Union and the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Very Rev. Prof J. Kwabena Asamoah-Gyadu, President of the Trinity Theological Seminary, expressed gratitude to the Vice President, GTEC, and GETFund for their initiative.

He emphasized that the facility would not only help minimize the housing deficit of the Seminary but also strengthen the relationship between the Seminary and the Government.