President Mahama urges students to take science education seriously

NAME: ERICA AMENYA INDEX:BABJ28063 President Mahama Encourages Students to Embrace STEM Accra, July 5, 2025 — President John Dramani Mahama underscored the crucial role of science education in Ghana’s socio-economic progress. Speaking at the opening of the African Academy of Sciences’ high‑level meeting in Accra, he urged students to actively pursue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to build a brighter future .Noting that STEM plays a vital role in Ghana’s development, the President announced the government’s plan to establish STEM blocks and fully equipped laboratories at every secondary school—rather than creating isolated STEM institutions—all to ensure equal opportunity for all students .He lauded the presence of distinguished guests and stakeholders, saying it reaffirmed the shared belief that science, research, and innovation must be central to Africa's transformation. He also commended the African Academy of Sciences for its dedication to ...