On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the government will inaugurate over 80 educational projects throughout all 16 regions of Ghana. This initiative aims to enhance access to quality education by providing modern facilities designed to meet the diverse needs of Ghanaian students.
President Akufo-Addo will lead the inauguration, which will be a nationwide event featuring simultaneous ceremonies at both district and regional levels. Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum will also participate in the events, which will be broadcast live on major television networks and social media platforms to ensure widespread public engagement.
The projects encompass a wide range of educational facilities, including basic schools, senior high schools, and technical institutions. Among the highlights are STEM-focused schools, E-blocks, and kindergarten facilities aimed at bolstering early childhood education. Notable projects include the Kpasenkpe Model STEM Senior High School in the West Mamprusi District, the Accra STEM Academy in La-Nkwantanang-Madina, and the Awaso Model STEM Senior High School in Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai. Basic education facilities such as a 12-unit classroom block at Salem D/A Basic in Atwima Mponua and two-unit kindergarten blocks in communities like Fremasi DA Primary in Assin South are also part of the initiative.
The Ashanti Region will see significant developments, including the Bosomtwe Model STEM Junior High School, featuring 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 additional facilities. In the Northern Region, the Sagnarigu Tamale Business School will unveil an 18-unit classroom block to address growing demand for educational resources.
Other regions, such as Volta, will benefit from upgrades like a six-unit classroom block at Kodzobi Ando Basic School in Adaklu, complete with modern sanitation facilities. The initiative also emphasizes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), with projects such as the Anyinam TVET-Applied Technical and Fashion School and the Akomadan TVET-Applied Technical School, aimed at equipping students with practical skills for the job market.
The Ministry of Education invites the public to witness this milestone event, either in person at the commissioning sites or through live broadcasts. “We encourage all Ghanaians to join this celebration of progress in education,” the Ministry stated.
Source: TheDotNews