On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the government will inaugurate more than 80 educational projects across all 16 regions of Ghana.
This initiative aims to improve access to quality education by providing modern facilities tailored to the diverse needs of students.
President Akufo-Addo will lead the inauguration, which will be a nationwide event featuring simultaneous ceremonies at district and regional levels.
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum will also officiate the events, which will be broadcast live on major television networks and social media platforms to ensure nationwide participation.
The projects encompass various educational needs, ranging from basic schools to senior high schools and technical institutions. Notable initiatives include STEM-focused schools, E-blocks, and kindergarten facilities aimed at enhancing early childhood education.
Among the key projects are 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 include a 12-unit classroom block at Salem D/A Basic in Atwima Mponua and two-unit kindergarten blocks in communities such as Fremasi DA Primary in Assin South.
“These projects reflect the government’s commitment to improving the quality of education and ensuring that every Ghanaian child has access to a conducive learning environment,” stated the Ministry of Education.
The Ashanti Region will see several notable projects, 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 accommodate growing demand.
Other regions, such as Volta, will benefit from upgraded facilities like the six-unit classroom block at Kodzobi Ando Basic School in Adaklu, complete with modern sanitation amenities.
Additionally, the initiative includes Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) projects, such as the Anyinam TVET-Applied Technical and Fashion School and the Akomadan TVET-Applied Technical School, designed to equip students with practical skills for the job market.
The Ministry of Education invites the public to witness this milestone event, whether in person at the commissioning sites or through live broadcasts.
“We encourage all Ghanaians to join this celebration of progress in education,” the statement concluded.
