Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has cut the sod for work to begin on the first tertiary-level government-owned training institution built for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) instructors.

The College will have accommodation for both male and female students, 800-seater auditorium, an ICT centre, living quarters for the Principal, Vice Principal and other tutors.

Upon completion, the Namburugu STEM College of Education, situated in Karaga in the Northern Region, will train individuals aspiring to teach STEM subjects in Senior High Schools and other educational institutions across the country.

Speaking at the ceremony on Sunday, July 14, 2024, Dr Bawumia emphasised government’s commitment to transforming the education sector to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century.

“This government continues to invest heavily in the education sector. This commitment is evident in many ways, including the provision of Free Senior High School, Free TVET education; building new, modern ICT-based schools; construction of specialised STEM High Schools, one of which is not too far from here, in Kpasinkpe, and recently, the supply of Tablets to students in SHS,” he stated.

Dr. Bawumia said the sod-cutting ceremony demonstrated their determination to prepare the youth for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

The Deputy Minister of Education, Rev Ntim Fordjour urged the contractors to deliver a high-quality project promptly, saying “This historic institution will be a world class training facility, providing skills and knowledge for those who would shape the minds of our children.”