President John Dramani Mahama has called for the integration of science and technology infrastructure into all secondary schools across Ghana.
Speaking at the opening of the African Academy of Sciences’ high-level forum in Accra, president Mahama stated that, his vision for the country, is a future where “every secondary school is a STEM school.”
“We don’t have to build stand-alone, specialized STEM schools. We must build STEM blocks and laboratories in every secondary school so that every child can have the same experience.”
He emphasized that science, research, and innovation are not optional luxuries but essential tools for Africa’s transformation.
“Your presence here today is not just a diplomatic gesture.It is a powerful affirmation of our shared belief that science, research, and innovation must be at the heart of Africa’s transformation.”
The meeting organized under the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (ARISE) marks a milestone in African-led efforts to drive sustainable development through scientific collaboration.
President Mahama extended heartfelt gratitude to the African Academy of Sciences for its enduring commitment to the continent’s knowledge economy:
“Since its founding in 1985, this academy has stood out as a non-political Pan-African platform for collaboration and knowledge production. Its mission to transform lives through science resonates deeply with Ghana.”
President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to STEM education and research, pledging to expand infrastructure and partnerships that foster innovation and equity in learning.
“It is time for Africa to leap—no longer crawling behind in global discoveries but contributing meaningfully through the genius of our youth and the strength of our institutions.”
