Opoku Ware SHS Inaugurates Ghana's First Smart School Facility
Opoku Ware Senior High School has made history as Ghana's first Smart School, following the inauguration of a state-of-the-art classroom block by Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The facility, named after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is equipped with digital devices, including smart boards, computers, and internet access.
The Ghana Smart Schools Project, launched by President Akufo-Addo in March, aims to transform public senior high schools into smart schools, providing free computer tablets to students and laptops to teachers and staff. The devices come with downloaded learning materials, including textbooks.
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Vice-President Bawumia described the initiative as historic, emphasizing Ghana's commitment to ensuring students are equipped for the future. Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum stressed the importance of Ghana's participation in the digital age, preparing students for the fourth industrial revolution.
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The Headmaster of Opoku Ware SHS, Rev. Fr. Steven Owusu Sekyere, pledged to utilize the smart devices effectively. The project aims to benefit 1.2 million public senior high school students across the country, enhancing quality delivery and outcomes. The government plans to introduce the Free SHS Act to support the program.
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