Education Minister Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced that several schools across Ghana will have their STEM centers fully operational by September. These centers are part of a nationwide initiative to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into the education system, preparing students for the future.
“In September, a number of schools will have their systems operationalized,” Adutwum stated, emphasizing the importance of early digitization for children. He stressed that this move is crucial for Ghana to be a significant player in the fourth industrial revolution, which is already upon us.
Adutwum highlighted the urgency of the situation, urging Ghanaians not to be complacent with learning at the lowest levels. “What it means is that we are not going to be part of the fourth industrial revolution.
And our nation will be left behind,” he warned. He called on the country to strive for excellence in technology and innovation, asserting that Ghanaians should aspire to become the leading software developers in Africa.
“We should take the lead and take charge,” he declared, underscoring the potential of Ghanaian youth to excel in the digital age.
The Education Minister stressed that Ghana cannot afford to lag behind in the global technological landscape.
“We are not waiting for anyone,” Adutwum affirmed. “We need to show the world that the African child is capable of learning new skills and participating in the fourth industrial revolution. We are not going to be left behind.”
