As vocational education being described as the surest way to enter the job market,
Nimba County Electoral District #3 Representative, Nehker Ernest Gaye on Tuesday, April 14, during the 3rd Day Sitting of the Special Session, submitted to the House Plenary a draft legislation.
The Gaye’s legislation seeks to establish Karnplay Technical Vocational Training Institute (KTVTI) in Nimba County.
If approved, KTVTI will be located in Gbelay-Geh District, specifically in Karnplay (Kampala) City.
On that note, the House has mandated its Joint Committee on Education and Public Administration, to review the draft bill and report for consideration.
The proposed instrument, titled: “An Act to Establish the Karnplay Technical and Vocational Training Institute (KTVTI),” seeks to create a technical and vocational institution.
It aims to expand access to skills-based education in the region.
Rep. Gaye said, the establishment of KTVTI will advance government’s decentralization agenda, and address the growing challenge of rural-urban migration, particularly among young people seeking higher education opportunities.
“If establish, KTVTI will play a pivotal role in strengthening the capacity of youth within the Gbehlay-Geh District, and surrounding communities.
Gaye described the initiative as a landmark effort to transform rural education and promote sustainable human resource development.
“Considering the importance of technical and vocational education in this new dispensation, I respectfully urge Plenary to take the necessary legislative action that will lead to the passage of this bill.”
Shortly the bill was read for the first time, a motion was duly proffered and adopted by Plenary.
The motion mandated the Joint Committee on Education and Public Administration to review the proposed legislation and report back with recommendations for further legislative action.
The House says, it remains committed to advance policies, and programs that promote inclusive education, empower youth, and support national development.