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Former Education Minister Adutwum questions relevance of some Ghanaian university programs

Former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has expressed concerns regarding the relevance of certain university programs in Ghana, suggesting some do not adequately prepare students for the job market. Speaking on the Konnected Minds podcast, Dr Adutwum stated that during his tenure, he challenged universities on the structure and usefulness of academic courses that he believes do not translate into employable skills. He specifically cited Development Studies, offered at the University for Development Studies UDS, and the BA in Education Non-Teaching program at the University of Ghana. Dr Adutwum recounted that after his remarks about Development Studies, the Vice-Chancellor of UDS informed him that a student had withdrawn from the program. He criticized the BA in Education Non-Teaching program, noting that graduates often struggle to find employment after completing national service. He described such programs as leading to a "university degree to nowhere," contributing to graduate unemployment in the country.