The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on educational institutions to support government to lay a solid foundation for the youth by equipping them with innovative and problem-solving skills.
That, he said, would make the youth relevant in solving problems in their respective communities to accelerate development in the nation. He explained that the government, for its part, was already investing in the construction of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) academy in Accra and the establishment of specialised STEM senior high schools (SHS), to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in a technology-driven world.
Dr Adutwum made the call in a speech read on his behalf by the Director, Tertiary Education of the Ministry of Education, Prof. Francis Nunoo, at the 19th Annual Science and Makers’ Fair of the Galaxy International School in Accra last Saturday on the theme, “Imagine, invent and inspire”.
It afforded the pupils and students of the school the opportunity to showcase their various innovative products and scientific experiments. An exhibition was also mounted on the school’s premises while a number of schools were also invited to participate in the fair.
The schools were St Francis Catholic Basic, Christ Faith Mission 1 Junior High School (JHS), Adentan Community JHS and Lady Fatimah Girls SHS at Adentan Sakora junction.
Dr Adutwum stated that the Accra STEM Academy would offer a wide range of resources and programmes for schoolchildren, providing them with opportunities to explore and engage with STEM subjects outside the traditional classroom setting.
He stated that the academy would host workshops, exhibitions and interactive sessions that cover various aspects of STEM, fostering a spirit of curiosity and creativity among young learners.
“By providing access to modern technologies and expert guidance, the Accra STEM Academy aims to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technical entrepreneurs,” he said.
