Government is committed to STEM education – Jane Opoku-Agyemang

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has stated that the President John Dramani Mahama-led administration is committed to STEM education.

In a Facebook post over the weekend, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang reiterated the need for industry to invest in and support the research that drives sustainable solutions.

“The government is strongly committed to STEM education, sustainable solutions, and deeper collaboration across borders.

“I therefore echoed the call of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama for institutions, academia, civil society, and industry to invest in and support the research that drives sustainable solutions”, Prof Jane Naana stated.

He continued: “I also congratulated the African Academy of Sciences and other partners for successfully organizing the event. To all the researchers, policy actors, students, and partners who participated: your ideas and contributions are vital in our shared mission to transform the continent through knowledge.”

STEM education, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates these four fields to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation. It emphasizes real-world applications and hands-on learning to equip students with skills relevant to 21st-century careers.

Below is the full Facebook post

I was invited to deliver the closing remarks at the 2025 Africa Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (ARISE) High-Level Meeting in Accra. This meeting reaffirmed the vital role of science, innovation, and research in shaping Africa’s future.

In my remarks, I emphasized the indispensable role of science, research, and innovation in shaping our national and continental development agendas. The government is strongly committed to STEM education, sustainable solutions, and deeper collaboration across borders. I therefore echoed the call of His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, for institutions, academia, civil society, and industry to invest in and support the research that drives sustainable solutions.

I also congratulated the African Academy of Sciences and other partners for successfully organizing the event. To all the researchers, policy actors, students, and partners who participated: your ideas and contributions are vital in our shared mission to transform the continent through knowledge.