President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced plans to construct a minimum of thirty Smart schools across the nation by the end of the year as part of the Ghana Smart Schools initiative.
During the launch of the Smart Schools Project in Accra on Monday, March 25, 2024, Nana Addo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prioritizing educational progress.
At the inauguration of the Smart Schools Project in Accra on Monday, March 25, 2024, Nana Addo reiterated the government’s dedication to prioritizing educational advancement.
He underscored that these schools will function autonomously from the national power grid, featuring digitized infrastructure to enhance teaching methodologies.
The Smart Tablets to 1.3 million Senior High School (SHS) students across country, the President announced is to provide students with crucial technological skills, aligning with the government’s goal to enhance education through technology.
As part of this initiative, approximately 100 smart Senior High Schools (SHSs) will be constructed nationwide within the next two years. These schools aim to establish improved learning environments and expand educational opportunities for students.
“The other component of the Ghana Smart Schools project is the provision of infrastructure. The government intends to build 100 Smart Schools across the country,” he said.
He added “And for the avoidance of doubt, it is planned that the 100 Smart Schools will be located in the following cities and towns in all the 16 regions.”
He emphasized that each student would be provided with their own educational tablet, preloaded with digital content to support research, teaching, and learning endeavors.
STORY BY ; PORTIA AKU SHIKA GAFAH
