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Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has praised the significant advancements in Ghana\u2019s education sector under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the inauguration of 80 educational facilities nationwide, Dr. Adutwum highlighted the transformative initiatives introduced since the NPP assumed office in 2017.<\/p>\n
He emphasized the government\u2019s dedication to modernizing educational infrastructure and promoting academic excellence.<\/p>\n
The Minister described the improvements in infrastructure as a cornerstone of the NPP\u2019s vision for national development, noting that these efforts are vital for creating equitable and effective learning environments.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe cannot educate 21st-century students in 19th-century buildings and expect 21st-century outcomes, it is not going to work and you can see pictures of children who are excited about what change means here today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Drawing parallels between Ghana\u2019s current trajectory and South Korea\u2019s remarkable economic and educational transformation, Dr. Adutwum shared a thought-provoking reflection.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe story of South Korea is fascinating. In 1960, our per capita income was higher than in South Korea but they did different things when they allowed secondary education to be extended to their people in the 1960s and 1970s. They did not stop there but they also embarked on STEM education in the 1970s.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are 50 years behind, but at least we have begun, and definitely, the evidence available is going to tell the story of how the journey for STEM transformation began.\u201d<\/p>\n
The commissioning of the 80 schools, Dr Adutwum noted, represents a critical milestone in the journey to revamp Ghana\u2019s education system.<\/p>\n
\nDRIP: We\u2019ve improved over 80km of roads so far \u2013 Greater Accra RCC<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n