Africa: Ecowas Parliament Urges Overhaul of West Africa's Educational System

Africa: Ecowas Parliament Urges Overhaul of West Africa's Educational System

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has called for the overhaul of the region's educational system to meet the aspirations of the people and the needs of the economies.

Ricketts-Hagan calls for overhaul of certificate-driven education to skills training

By Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Chairman of the Joint Committees of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has urged West African countries to shift from certificate-based education systems to more practical, skills-focused learning. He warned that the region’s over-reliance on academic certificates is failing young people and limiting economic growth. Mr Ricketts-Hagan, who also serves as the Member of…