The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, says strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education from the basic level is critical to Ghana’s future development and competitiveness on the global stage.
Haruna Iddrisu emphasized that the country must produce a new generation of problem-solvers and innovators to meet emerging challenges.
Speaking at the BSTEM training programme in Sunyani, he said, “We live in a rapidly changing world, where technologies from artificial intelligence to biotechnology, robotics to renewable energy, are transforming industries and creating new opportunities. If Ghana is to compete globally, create decent jobs, and build a resilient economy, we must ground our children in STEM from the earliest stages.”
Haruna Iddrisu also stressed that STEM is not just about laboratories but about finding local solutions.
“It is about finding solutions to our everyday challenges, from food security to climate change, health care, and sustainable energy. It is about equipping the Ghanaian child not only to consume technology but to create it.” he added.
The Minister commended teachers and stakeholders for their role in supporting the initiative, assuring them that the Ministry of Education will back them with training, infrastructure, and resources.
“Together, let us build a strong foundation in STEM starting at the basic level to secure Ghana’s future through innovation, resilience, and excellence.” he concluded.
The BSTEM Project began as the Basic Science and Mathematics Project introduced under then Education Minister Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to tackle challenges in teaching science and mathematicss at the basic level.
Over time, it was expanded to reflect global education trends, moving beyond just science and maths to cover the full STEM fields namely Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics.
