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President Akufo-Addo has launched an ambitious initiative to provide Smart Tablets to 1.3 million Senior High School (SHS) students across Ghana, as part of the Ghana Smart Schools Project unveiled in Accra on Monday.
The project aims to equip students benefiting from the free SHS policy with essential technological skills, aligning with the government’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance education.
President Akufo-Addo outlined plans for approximately 100 smart SHSs to be constructed nationwide within the next two years. These schools aim to improve the learning environment and expand educational opportunities for students nationwide.
He explained, “To distribute 1.3 million educational tablets to students in SHSs. That is one student, and one tablet under the Ghana Smart Schools Project. The tablets are fitted with digital content to aid research, teaching and learning.”
Furthermore, the President emphasized the government’s efforts to provide discounted tablets and laptops to tertiary students and lecturers to support academic activities.
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He highlighted the role of digitalization in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and enhancing the Free SHS (FSHS) policy.
Under the Ghana Smart Schools Project, each SHS student will receive an educational tablet, totaling 1.3 million tablets distributed across the country. These tablets are equipped with digital content to facilitate research, teaching, and learning.
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to educational advancement despite economic challenges. He stressed the government’s dedication to ensuring that no child is left behind and pledged to continue investing in education.
Dr. Adutwum emphasized the importance of visionary leadership in navigating economic challenges and building a strong educational foundation for the country’s future economic resilience. He underscored that investing in education is crucial for building a robust economy that withstands the test of time.
