Mahama touts locally made STEM tools for basic schools

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s new STEM learning boxes for basic schools mark a decisive step toward building a technologically driven future, stressing that all tools in the kits have been designed and manufactured locally.

Launching the initiative on Thursday, December 4, 2025, he said the decision to focus on basic schools reflects an understanding that inquiry, curiosity, and problem-solving skills are shaped most effectively at the foundational level.

“Our tools are made by Ghanaians for Ghanaian children. The STEM boxes we are launching today are far more than just learning tools,” he said.

He added that early investment in inquiry-based learning would position young learners to drive national development in the decades ahead.

“If we ignite their curiosity at that level, if we do it early, we build a generation that is capable of leading Ghana into a technologically advanced future.”

President Mahama also highlighted global examples where deliberate, early-stage STEM exposure has produced long-term educational and economic gains.

He referenced Finland, Japan, Singapore and South Korea as countries that have a strong track record on early exposure to STEM through simple kits, design challenges and hands-on learning creates powerful outcomes.”

He stressed that Ghana’s approach would mirror these successes but with what he described as a defining difference: the tools are produced domestically.

According to him, this not only strengthens the country’s education system but also expands opportunities for local innovation and industry.

The President further noted that children remain central to national advancement, adding that the launch represents a major milestone in the country’s efforts to create an education model that aligns with the demands of an increasingly technology-driven world.

He maintained that the STEM boxes symbolise both a practical tool and a commitment to nurturing Ghanaian ingenuity from the earliest stages of learning.