Gov’t is transforming the education sector - Adutwum

The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has hinted that Ghana’s education system is undergoing a major transformation under the Akufo-Addo-led government.

'The country's education system is undergoing a major transformation. Although ordinary citizens don't believe in politicians," he said, adding that "Ghana's education system has undergone a transformation that has never happened before."

The Minister said this at the National Education Week 2023 held in Accra, under the theme "Education Delivery for National Transformation: The Case for STEM and TVET," resonates deeply with my core vision for the educational landscape of our nation’’.

The week-long event was a platform for stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and chart a course for the future of education in Ghana.

Addressing the gathering, the Minister displayed pivotal evidence of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) buildings in shaping Ghana's educational trajectory.

He underscored the transformative potential of STEM education in fostering innovative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and technological adeptness among our students.

Additionally, he emphasized the critical importance of TVET in providing practical, job-ready skills, and closing the gap between education and employment.

He said Ghana is currently undergoing an unprecedented educational revolution, particularly in public basic and junior high schools, challenging prevailing doubts and skepticism.

Dr. Adutwum emphasized the revolutionary changes based on evidence-based communication, highlighting a shift from conventional education norms characterized by rectangular brown and yellow buildings and uniforms, now undergoing a radical facelift under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
With support from the Arab Development Bank, Dr. Adutwum said plans for new schools with interventions in basic and junior high schools, transcending the conventional brown and yellow aesthetic.

He added that in a bid to shape well-rounded students, the Ministry is retooling existing schools and constructing new ones, offering courses in General Science, Aviation, and Aerospace—aligning Ghanaian education with global standards.

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who spoke on behalf of Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, praised the organizers and partners of the 6th edition of National Education Week 2023. The annual event serves as a crucial platform for assessing the performance of government policies, programs, and projects within the education sector.

He highlighted the positive impact of the event in shaping key policy interventions. He expressed appreciation for the valuable contributions of the youth, acknowledging their role in creating a platform for stakeholders to deliberate on best practices aimed at enhancing education delivery in Ghana.