Government Launches Over 80 Educational Projects Nationwide
New Initiatives Aim to Improve Infrastructure, Enhance Access, and Foster Academic Excellence Across Ghana
- The government has launched a nationwide initiative to improve educational facilities
- Key projects include the establishment of STEM-focused schools
- Upgrades include modern classrooms, kindergarten facilities, and new E-blocks
The government has inaugurated more than 80 educational projects across all 16 regions of Ghana, aimed at enhancing access to quality education and providing modern facilities to meet the evolving needs of students.
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education, led the inauguration ceremony, which was broadcast live on major TV networks and social media to engage the public.
The projects span various educational levels, from basic schools to senior high schools and technical institutions. Notable highlights include the establishment of STEM-focused schools, E-blocks, and kindergarten facilities to boost early childhood education.
In his address, Dr. Adutwum reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the education sector and creating an optimal learning environment for Ghanaian students.
Key projects include the Kpasenkpe Model STEM SHS in West Mamprusi, the Accra STEM Academy in La-Nkwantanang-Madina, and the Awaso Model STEM SHS in Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai. Additionally, basic education improvements include a 12-unit classroom block at Salem D/A Basic in Atwima Mponua and two-unit kindergarten blocks in towns like Fremasi DA Primary in Assin South.
The Ashanti Region features projects such as the Bosomtwe Model STEM JHS, which includes a four-story, 11-unit classroom block, and the Wesley Girls Demonstration School in Kumasi Metro, which will receive a six-unit classroom block with added facilities.
In the Northern Region, the Sagnarigu Tamale Business School is set to unveil an 18-unit classroom block to accommodate rising demand. Other regions, including Volta, will benefit from upgraded infrastructure, such as the six-unit classroom block at Kodzobi Ando Basic School in Adaklu, featuring modern sanitation facilities.
The initiative also supports Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), with new facilities like the Anyinam TVET-Applied Technical and Fashion School and the Akomadan TVET-Applied Technical School, which aim to equip students with practical job market skills.
Dr. Adutwum praised the significant strides made in Ghana’s education sector under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. He highlighted the transformative steps taken since 2017, focusing on modernizing educational infrastructure and fostering academic excellence.
Describing the infrastructure improvements as central to the NPP’s vision for national development, the Minister emphasized that they are essential for creating equitable and effective learning environments. “We cannot educate 21st-century students in 19th-century buildings and expect 21st-century outcomes,” he stated, noting the visible excitement of students benefiting from these changes.
