The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has urged African leaders to prioritize the enhancement of human capital to stimulate economic growth.
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Addressing students at the London School of Economics (LSE), Mahama discussed the swift transformations in the digital sphere over the last decade and the rise of fresh employment opportunities within the continent.
In a Facebook post, the ex-president emphasized that the employment landscape is changing rapidly, underscoring the need for a transformation in the educational systems throughout Africa.
He therefore advocated for a departure from conventional academic education towards incorporating vocational and technical training, aligning with the technological progress of our era.
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“Africa needs to develop the human capital required to propel our economies forward. The digital landscape, for example, was vastly different when I last spoke at the LSE a decade ago. Many job roles we see today were non-existent or just emerging in Africa. The job market is rapidly evolving, and it is imperative that our education systems evolve as well.
“We must embrace technology and innovation and expand beyond academic learning to emphasise vocational and technical training.
“The career aspirations of our children today reflect this technological evolution, and it is our responsibility to ensure that they are prepared for the future job market,” he said.
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