The Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Wael Fathy Ahmad, has pledged his country’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Ghana in the areas of technical and vocational education, training, and capacity building.
He made this known during his visit to the Eco Technical and Vocational Institute Centre for Trade, located on the Spintex Road near Kasapreko in Accra.
“It’s a pleasure and honor to be here today,” Ambassador Ahmad said. “I am representing a great country, Egypt, to a great country, Ghana. We have historical relations, and we are here to help the Ghanaian people and government to achieve their success stories.”
The Ambassador, who recently assumed office in Ghana, expressed admiration for the progress being made in the country’s industrial and vocational sectors. He praised the Ghanaian government’s efforts in creating jobs and strengthening the economy through initiatives that empower artisans and entrepreneurs.
“I am always impressed to see the achievements here, either at Ecotech or in other projects across Ghana,” he said. “We will continue to assist through training programs, exchange of expertise, and capacity building. Egypt has many institutions that specialize in technical education, and we are ready to share that experience with our Ghanaian brothers and sisters.”
He added that Egypt values technical education as a key driver of economic growth, emphasizing the importance of skilled hands and small enterprises in national development. “We believe that handicrafts and small enterprises lead the economy, and we want to help Ghana achieve similar success,” he noted.
On his part, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Eco Group of Companies, Mr. George Oti Bonsu, expressed gratitude to the Egyptian Ambassador and the government of Egypt for their assurance of support.
He revealed that Eco Furniture Works and Eco Technical Institute are working to promote African-made products and enhance trade among African countries. “We are doing something unique for the whole of Africa. Our aim is to ensure that African countries trade among themselves,” he said.
Mr. Bonsu disclosed that the company has completed an eight-storey building at Tesano, which will soon open as a continental marketplace for African products.
Highlighting some of the challenges facing local industries, he called for stronger government protection and support to sustain Ghanaian businesses. He, however, expressed optimism about the government’s 24-hour economy policy, describing it as a step in the right direction that could boost employment and productivity.
“The development of every nation depends on people with handwork, not only on books,” Mr. Bonsu emphasized. “If the government protects and supports local artisans, many more Ghanaians will be employed and empowered.”
The visit by the Egyptian Ambassador marks a renewed collaboration between Ghana and Egypt in promoting skills development, innovation, and industrial growth across Africa.
