{
  "id": 16914924,
  "title": "Mahama stresses practical education to drive national development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/mahama-stresses-practical-education-to-drive-national-development",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:09:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/education/mahama-stresses-practical-education-to-drive-national-development/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the importance of practical education and technical training in driving national development. He believes that academic knowledge must be applied to real-world problems to improve living conditions in communities. Mahama delivered his acceptance speech for an honorary doctorate from the Russian University of Transport in Moscow, where he highlighted Ghana's efforts to enhance the quality of education in universities and technical institutions. These institutions aim to produce graduates who can think independently, work competently, and adapt to changing demands. He also stressed the significance of technical and vocational education, scientific research, and closer collaboration between educational institutions and industry. Mahama used the transport sector as an example to illustrate how specialized knowledge directly impacts people's daily lives. He explained that efficient transport systems benefit farmers, enable workers to reach their workplaces, and help businesses move goods more effectively. To improve safety, reduce transportation costs, maintain infrastructure, and address emerging challenges, Ghana needs skilled engineers, researchers, and transport professionals. Mahama urged students to pursue their professions with dedication and integrity while considering the needs of the people who depend on the services and systems they help develop.",
  "summary": "By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has stressed the need for education and technical training to equip young people with practical skills to address national development challenges. He said academic knowledge must be applied to solving real-world problems and improving the living conditions of communities. President Mahama made the remarks while […]",
  "key_points": [
    "President Mahama stresses practical education for national development.",
    "Academic knowledge must be applied to real-world problems.",
    "Technical training aims to produce independent, competent graduates."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}