Adutwum commissions ultra modern science lab at Kumasi Academy
The legacy project which was funded by the old students' association of the school is to ensure effective teaching and learning of science disciplines in the school
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education over the weekend commissioned an ultra-modern science laboratory at the Kumasi Academy.
The legacy project which was funded by the old students’ association of the school is to ensure effective teaching and learning of science disciplines in the school.
Speaking at the ceremony on Friday (9 July), Adutwum emphasised the importance of infrastructural development to learning outcomes and lauded the past students for generously funding the project.
According to him, only 12% of SHS students are enrolled to undergo various studies in science disciplines, adding that more effort is needed to achieve the 60:40 science-humanities ratio in the not-too-distant future.
He said the initiative is in sync with the President’s vision of developing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET).
Adutwum said the government has started operationalising STEM schools such as Bosomtwe Girls STEM SHS, Abomosu STEM and Kpesempe STEM school. The education minister said other schools such as Diasu, Akrodie and Awaso will be operationalised soon.
“In addition, the government is also constructing five STEM-based universities in five of the new regions. I am of the firm belief that when they are completed, it will increase the intake in courses that will drive industrialisation in Ghana,” he said.
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