Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has observed that Ghana is making significant strides in addressing inequality within its education system by enhancing access, quality, and relevance.
He said this at the launch of this year’s edition of the National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project competition, dubbed ‘STEMMNNOVATION’, yesterday in Accra.
Citing a study conducted by the Brooklyn Institution, Dr. Adutwum highlighted that the conventional trajectory suggested it would take 120 years for developing nations to bridge the gap in education access, quality, and relevance. However, he stressed that Ghana is on a trajectory to accomplish this feat in a much shorter timeframe under the visionary leadership of President Akufo-Addo.
Dr. Adutwum emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring free secondary education while simultaneously focusing on innovative strategies such as the implementation of a double-track system to boost enrollment rates.
He reiterated the President’s unwavering stance on free secondary education, and underscored the concurrent emphasis on enhancing quality and relevance within the education system.
Innovation
Dr. Adutwum said innovation lies at the forefront of Ghana’s education transformation. He stressed the necessity of approaching age-old problems with fresh perspectives, advocating for a departure from traditional solutions in favor of innovative approaches tailored to Ghana’s unique context.
He expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, including traditional leaders. He also commended their support for embracing innovation in education.
He highlighted the pivotal role of chiefs in championing STEM education, noting their proactive engagement in promoting educational transformation.
The Minister further hinted at the forthcoming establishment of new junior high schools, signaling continued progress in expanding access to education across Ghana.
Commitment
He reiterated the government’s commitment towards supporting the transformation of the nation’s economy through education.
He recounted how President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo keep showing his commitment towards the provision of the right resources to provide the needed infrastructure and the training of the right manpower for the transformation of the nation’s economy.
The Education Minister indicated that the construction of new STEM institutions, the rehabilitation of old schools, the supply of science equipment to existing and new schools were all part of the effort to boost the teaching and learning of STEM related courses in the country.
He stated that to help provide the needed manpower to promote the nation’s industrialization drive, STEM was surely the driving force to attain the dream of becoming an industrial nation.
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