Apostle Kwadwo Safo, a Ghanaian industrialist, inventor, and pastor, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of recognition for his work in Ghana.
He attributed this to the nation’s preference for formal education over industrial advancements.
As the founder of Kristo Asafo Church, Safo feels his contributions to practical industry are overlooked in favor of traditional educational achievements.
He noted that, despite his success in creating products comparable to those from abroad, Ghanaians often prefer imported goods over locally made ones.
“Because they feel education is better and what I do has no value, I am not regarded in this country. They condemned my vision and projects because they said reading and writing are far better. When you want to impact your knowledge of industrialization, they will tell you no. They prefer to study and speak the big grammar,” he stated while speaking to Cheddar.
Safo criticized the prevailing attitude that values formal education above practical industrial skills, arguing that this mindset diminishes the importance of innovation and industrial development.
“Look are the debts we are burdened with? It’s sad. The foreigners are dictating to us because we depend on them,” he stated.
He pointed out that the country’s economic difficulties are partly due to the neglect of industrial progress, which has led to a dependence on foreign products and expertise.
“Help me to help you before I die.”