Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia recently initiated the construction of the first government-owned tertiary-level training institution dedicated to STEM instructors in Ghana.
The Namburugu STEM College of Education, situated in Karaga, Northern Region, will play a crucial role in preparing individuals interested in teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics subjects in various schools nationwide.
During the event held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, Vice President Bawumia reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to modernizing the education sector to meet the demands of the 21st century.
The establishment of this specialized STEM training school serves as a clear demonstration of this dedication.
This government continues to invest heavily in the Education sector. This commitment is evident in many ways, including the provision of Free Senior High School Free TVET education; building new, modern ICT-based schools; construction of specialized STEM High Schools, one of which is not too far from here, in Kpasinkpe, and recently, the supply of Tablets to students in SHS.
Today’s ceremony to signal the construction of a tertiary institution to train instructors for our schools is further evidence of our determination to prepare our children for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Honorable Reverend Ntim Fordjour, has emphasized the importance of the contractors delivering a high-quality project within the shortest timeframe possible.
He also revealed that the College will feature accommodation for both male and female students, an ultramodern 800-seater Auditorium, an ICT Centre, as well as living quarters for the Principal, Vice Principal, and other tutors.
This historic institution will be a world class training facility, providing skills and knowledge for those who would shape the minds of our children.
Since 2017, the Government has overseen the establishment of several STEM schools (JHS and SHS) nationwide. These include the Awaso STEM School in the Western Region, Abomosu STEM School in the Eastern Region, Bosomtwe Girls STEM School, and Bosomtwe STEM School in the Ashanti Region, the Accra High School (Engineering only) in the Greater Accra Region, and the Kpasemkpe STEM School in the North East Region. A significant number of these schools have now been fully integrated into the Education system, enrolling their inaugural cohort of students.
