Minister of Education Calls for Urgent Upgrades to Ghana’s Educational Infrastructure
Ghana’s Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, emphasised the urgent need to update the country’s educational system in a passionate speech to a group of clerics in Kumasi. In order to improve the standard of education for Ghanaian children, he promised to replace antiquated classrooms with modern learning spaces.
Dr. Adutwum expressed deep concern over the state of dilapidated classrooms, which he believes significantly hinder effective learning. “It is unacceptable for children to study in dilapidated classrooms today,” he stated emphatically. “We cannot educate 21st-century children in 19th-century buildings and expect 21st-century outcomes.”
To illustrate the government’s commitment, Dr. Adutwum presented photographs of new classroom projects currently under construction. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to create a conducive learning atmosphere that meets modern educational standards.
Citing successful education models from countries like Singapore and South Korea, Dr. Adutwum stressed the importance of learning from their experiences. “We cannot continue to discuss how Asian Tigers used education to change their fortunes without taking deliberate steps to improve our own educational infrastructure,” he remarked.
As part of these improvements, the Minister highlighted the government’s initiatives to expand STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He announced the construction of two new STEM Colleges of Education in Tepa and Karaga, aimed at equipping Ghana’s youth with essential skills for the fourth industrial revolution. These institutions are expected to play a crucial role in building a globally competitive workforce.
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Dr. Adutwum also appealed for a renewed mandate for the government to continue its educational reforms, stating, “Since 2017, extensive investments have been made to ensure Ghana’s educational system is adaptable to modern needs.” He argued that another term would enable the government to fully implement its vision for an improved educational framework.
The Minister’s vision received strong support from the clergy present at the gathering. Most Rev. Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, Retired Bishop of the Kumasi Diocese of the Anglican Church, emphasized that education is vital for national development. “Any government that prioritizes education needs to be supported to ensure accelerated development,” he stated.
Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng, Founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, praised the government’s commitment to educational reform, describing Dr. Adutwum’s presentation as both “revealing” and “inspiring.” He urged his fellow clergy to back policies that promote educational advancement for Ghanaian youth, stating, “The government is investing hugely in the education of our young ones, and if it continues this way, the sky will be the limit for our children.”
As the call for infrastructural upgrades resonates across the country, Dr. Adutwum’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s educational landscape reflects a hopeful vision for a brighter future for the nation’s youth.
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