The Basic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (BSTEM) project has been revived by the government, aiming to transform teaching and learning at the basic level with a commitment to equip over 8,800 teachers and 4,400 schools nationwide.
According to Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, the project would provide teachers with modern skills, digital tools, and innovative methods to make STEM subjects exciting and accessible to young learners.
While speaking at the launch of the initiative in Sunyani on Monday, August 18, 2025, he said, “We are moving away from rote memorisation towards enquiry, problem-solving and creativity,” he said, stressing that the new curriculum will introduce artificial intelligence, coding, robotics and engineering at the foundation level to secure the future of Ghanaian students.
The minister recalled how the BSTEM initiative, which was first brought by the then Education Minister Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, now the vice president, had stalled for years but is now being revived to reflect global trends and unlock students’ talents early.
As part of this renewed effort, Mr. Iddrisu stated that the government will construct a modern science laboratory at Pope John Senior High School and Seminary in Koforidua in honour of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah.
The late minister was part of the eight distinguished individuals who lost their lives in the August 6 helicopter c,rash. Dr. Boamah was an old student of the school and was a loyal servant of Ghana.
The minister emphasized, “This facility will stand as a tribute to his dedication and service to the nation.”
