The President of the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA), Mrs Joanna Eshon, has appealed to the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, and the Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to support the association’s vision of establishing a permanent learning centre for its learners and apprentices.
Speaking during the GNTDA National Learners Conference, Mrs Joanna Eshon explained that the association has acquired a large parcel of land with the intention of developing a dedicated learning centre where learners can receive training, build their confidence and prepare themselves for the future of Ghana’s fashion and garment industry.
GNTDA Seeks Support for a Permanent Learning Centre
According to the GNTDA President, the proposed centre would provide an important space for learners to develop their technical and entrepreneurial skills.
The appeal is for the government and other stakeholders to support the association in turning the vision into a functional facility that can serve learners and practitioners in the fashion and garment sector.
A permanent learning centre could provide an environment where apprentices receive structured training, interact with experienced professionals, and gain additional knowledge beyond their regular apprenticeship programmes.
For GNTDA, the proposed facility is also intended to become part of the foundation for developing the next generation of Ghanaian fashion professionals.
Connecting Apprenticeship Training to National Skills Development
The appeal comes at a time when practical skills and apprenticeship training remain prominent in Ghana’s youth-development agenda.
The government has identified technical and vocational education and apprenticeship as important tools for developing practical skills and addressing youth employment. In his 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Mahama said the National Apprenticeship Programme had been expanded to a target of 100,000 young people in 2026, while government also planned additional investments in TVET infrastructure.
The National Apprenticeship Programme was launched with the stated objective of equipping young people with practical, employable skills and supporting pathways into employment and self-employment.
Against this background, the GNTDA’s proposed learning centre could provide an additional platform for learners pursuing careers in tailoring, dressmaking and fashion.
Building Confidence Among Young Fashion Learners
Mrs Joanna Eshon’s appeal also highlights the importance of creating an environment where young learners can develop confidence in their abilities.
For many apprentices, fashion training is not only about learning how to sew or construct garments. It can also involve developing creativity, communication, entrepreneurship and the confidence to establish a career or business.
A dedicated learning centre could give learners opportunities to participate in additional training, practical activities and professional development programmes.
Developing Ghana’s Fashion Industry
The proposed facility is also connected to the wider development of Ghana’s fashion and garment industry.
The fashion industry depends on skilled tailors, dressmakers, designers, entrepreneurs and other professionals. Strengthening training opportunities for young people can contribute to developing the human resources needed for the sector.
The GNTDA President believes that supporting learners today can help create a stronger generation of fashion professionals who can contribute to the growth of the industry and the wider economy.
The association’s vision is therefore not simply about constructing a building. It is about creating a dedicated environment where young people can acquire skills, develop businesses and contribute to Ghana’s fashion industry.
Appeal to the President and Vice President
Mrs Joanna Eshon is calling on President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to consider supporting the association’s proposed learning centre.
The appeal is for assistance that can help transform the land acquired by the association into a functional facility for learners and apprentices.
With the right support, the proposed centre could become a platform for skills training, entrepreneurship, innovation and professional development within Ghana’s fashion and garment sector.
A Future Home for Ghana’s Fashion Learners
The GNTDA President’s vision is for learners to have a dedicated place to keep developing their skills and prepare for opportunities in the fashion industry.
As Ghana continues to emphasize practical skills, apprenticeship, and youth economic participation, the GNTDA’s proposed learning centre represents an industry-level request for infrastructure to support learners.
The association is therefore appealing to government, development partners, corporate organizations and other stakeholders to support the initiative and help create a lasting facility for Ghana’s fashion learners.
Ghana Vogue Event
Ghana Vogue Event will continue to highlight initiatives aimed at developing Ghana’s fashion and garment industry and creating opportunities for young people pursuing careers in fashion.
The GNTDA’s proposed learning centre could become an important part of that development if the association receives the support needed to turn its vision into reality.
For the thousands of learners entering Ghana’s fashion industry, access to proper training facilities, practical skills and business knowledge can help prepare them for the opportunities ahead.
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