Former Education minister names 2 courses he considers 'unnecessary' to study at the University

The former minister pointed to programmes such as Development Studies at the University for Development Studies (UDS) and BA in Education Non-Teaching at the University of Ghana as examples of courses he believes do not adequately prepare students for employment.

Former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum says some university courses in Ghana are "degree to nowhere" programmes that leave graduates unemployed, urging universities and GTEC to align academic programmes with the country's labour market needs.

The former minister said addressing graduate unemployment requires a comprehensive review of the country's education system so that university programmes produce graduates with skills that match available jobs and future economic needs, rather than qualifications with limited employment prospects.