Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, emphasized the importance of embracing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in educational institutions.
He stressed that Ghana must strategically position itself to benefit from the fourth industrial revolution by providing modern facilities and resources to enhance citizens’ education.
The Education Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Bosomtwe was speaking at the 60th Anniversary of the Kumasi High School at Gyinyase in Kumasi.
It was under the theme, “60 Years Of Holistic Education In A Safe School Environment.What Next?”
Citing the World Economic Forum, Dr. Adutwum noted that while 85 million jobs may be lost in the fourth industrial revolution, 97 million new jobs will be created.
He warned that if Ghana fails to prioritize STEM education, it will miss out on the new job opportunities, despite the overall increase in available positions.
The Minister highlighted the government’s efforts to promote STEM education at the Junior and Senior High levels across the country, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to develop innovative technologies and secure the newly created jobs. By embracing STEM education, Ghana can sustain and create new job opportunities, ensuring a brighter future for its citizens.
“21st century education cannot be by just mere words. As a Government, we believe that 21st-century education should be held in 21st-century buildings.”
“We cannot educate the disadvantaged in this society in dilapidated junior high school buildings. Consequently, new junior high schools have been built,” he said.
The Minister urged educational institutions to churn out students who were critical thinkers and could solve societal problems.
The Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei donated 40 computers to stock the school’s Science Laboratory.
For his part, the Chairman of the occasion, Abrante3 Professor Kwame Adom-Frimpong who is an immediate past Chairman, PIAC showed gratitude to old students and the Planning Committee.
