The Omanhene (Chief) of the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area, Oseadeeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, has called on the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) to use its influence and national presence to champion practical, skills‑based education as a strategic response to unemployment and a catalyst for national development.
He made the appeal when a delegation from the West Akyem Presbytery, led by the Presbytery Clerk, Rev. Samuel Agyei, paid a courtesy call on him to formally introduce the newly elected Presbytery Chairperson, Rev. Charles Baah‑Ankrah, to the Omanhene and the Kotoku Traditional Council.
Addressing the delegation, Oseadeeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV encouraged church leaders to shape their preaching, teaching and community engagement toward promoting hard work, innovation, entrepreneurship and practical problem‑solving. He noted that while academic qualifications remain important, certificates alone are insufficient without hands‑on skills and the ability to address real‑life challenges.
The Omanhene stressed the need for educational reforms that equip young people with employable and entrepreneurial competencies, arguing that such an approach would better prepare them to contribute meaningfully to society. He urged religious institutions, including the PCG, to complement their spiritual mandate with initiatives that build the capacity of their members through practical knowledge and skills training.
According to him, developing the mind through practical learning enhances personal growth, strengthens community resilience and supports spiritual maturity, values consistent with the church’s mission and heritage. He encouraged the PCG to leverage its schools, congregations and social interventions to promote skills development as part of its broader contribution to national transformation.
The delegation from the West Akyem Presbytery included the Presbytery ESR Director, Rev. Emmanuel Osei Asare; the Presbytery Education Director, Mrs. Gertrude Obuba; the Presbytery IT Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Owusu Kwakye; the Senior Presbyter of the Oda Ascension Congregation, Mr. Eric Koranteng; and the Presbytery Public Relations Officer, Mr. Jacob Kofi Anim‑Simpong.
By Jacob Kofi Anim‑Simpong.
