Gov’t to build 100 Smart SHSs within two years under Ghana Smart Schools Project -Nana Addo

ThePresident, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has disclosed that approximately 100 smart Senior High Schools (SHSs) will be constructed across the country within the next two years aiming to enhance the learning environment and educational opportunities for students nationwide.

This announcement was made during the launch of the Ghana Smart Schools Project in Accra on Monday.

The Ghana Smart Schools Project is designed to equip students under the free SHS policy with essential technological skills, aligning with the government’s commitment to advancing education through technology.

President Akufo-Addo further revealed plans to distribute Smart Tablets to 1.3 million SHS students nationwide.

“To distribute 1.3 million educational tablets to students in SHSs. That is one student, and one tablet under the Ghana Smart Schools Project. The tablets are fitted with digital content to aid research, teaching and learning.

“At the tertiary level, Ghana is pleased to provide at a discounted price tablets and laptops to students and lecturers to facilitate academic [activities]… The government continues to seek innovative ways to do STEM and the FSHS policy.”

“The next phase of FSHS policy enhancement will be propelled by digitalisation. This will allow a seamless online and offline teaching and learning experience,” he stated.