Ghanaian Students Can Excel on Global Technology Stage – Deputy Education Minister
By Maame Efua Kwaduah
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, has expressed strong confidence in the ability of Ghanaian students to thrive and compete at the highest levels of global technology and innovation.
Delivering a keynote address on behalf of Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at the Impact Roundtable Discussion and Robotics Competition (AIRTAD) held at the Cedi Conference Centre of the University of Ghana, Dr. Apaak said Ghana’s young learners continue to demonstrate remarkable promise in science and technology.
He noted that Ghana’s reputation in robotics and coding is steadily rising, citing the achievements of Prempeh College, Methodist Girls’ High School, and Opoku Ware School in international competitions.
According to him, the accomplishments of these schools on global platforms such as the World Robot Olympiad and other international coding contests demonstrate that Ghana possesses the talent required to excel in advanced technological fields. He emphasized that when students are provided with the right resources, mentorship and opportunities, they are capable of matching and even surpassing their counterparts abroad.
Dr. Apaak further explained that ongoing educational reforms are strategically designed to equip learners with globally competitive skills. He underscored the government’s commitment to strengthening STEAM education Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics as a practical and solution-oriented approach to teaching and learning.
He indicated that effective implementation of STEAM education would produce graduates capable of developing innovative solutions in agriculture, healthcare, sanitation, energy, transportation, financial technology, manufacturing and the creative arts sector.
The Deputy Minister also revealed plans by the Ministry of Education to roll out a SmartStart Curriculum aimed at deepening the integration of coding, digital literacy, and technical and vocational training at the basic school level. He described the initiative as a deliberate effort to prepare students early for the demands of a rapidly evolving digital economy.
Encouraging participants at the competition, Dr. Apaak urged students to remain bold, imaginative and persistent in pursuing their ideas. He observed that by presenting prototypes, research concepts and community-based innovations, they are already demonstrating the competencies required in the future workforce.
He maintained that with sustained reforms, strategic partnerships and continuous investment in education, Ghanaian students will not only participate in global technology competitions but will increasingly emerge as leaders on the world stage.
