Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the current Vice President and presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced a significant educational policy shift in Ghana, mandating Robotics and Coding for all second-year Senior High School (SHS) students.
The initiative, which takes effect today, is aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with critical skills in technology and digital literacy.
Speaking at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra on November 3, Dr. Bawumia stated, “This transformative decision aligns with my commitment to prepare Ghana’s youth for a rapidly evolving digital world.”
The new curriculum, he noted, introduces additional components to traditional coursework, reflecting the growing demand for tech-based skills in the job market.
At the event, Dr. Bawumia also highlighted the Akufo-Addo administration’s achievements in job creation, pointing to recent data from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
According to Bawumia, approximately 2.6 million jobs have been created since 2017, with 1.4 million jobs in the private sector and 1.2 million in the public sector.
“These figures represent the highest job creation by any government in Ghana’s Fourth Republic,” he remarked, underscoring his administration’s focus on economic empowerment.
Dr. Bawumia expressed confidence that introducing tech skills into secondary education will further enhance the employability of Ghanaian youth, helping them to thrive in a technology-driven economy.
Addressing the challenges of youth unemployment, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged that economic struggles continue to impact job availability but reassured Ghanaians of his dedication to expanding opportunities.
“We have done a remarkable job in creating jobs in the last seven years,” he emphasized.
He encouraged Ghanaians to support this new educational policy, describing it as part of his broader vision to foster a resilient economy powered by a skilled, adaptable workforce.
