Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has initiated the distribution of tablets as part of the Ghana Smart Schools project. The first batch of tablets was handed over to students at Opoku Ware School, marking the beginning of this nationwide initiative. This event also saw the commissioning of the first smart school block at the same institution, where Vice President Bawumia observed the inaugural lessons conducted with the new technology.
President Akufo-Addo launched the Ghana Smart Schools project on March 24, 2024, with a promise to distribute 1.3 million tablets to students across the country. This project aims to create an ICT-driven environment for teaching and learning, providing each student with an educational tablet. The initiative is set to revolutionize education in 30 senior high schools nationwide. In support of this project, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with KA Technologies, has established 274 support centres nationwide to assist with the tablets.
Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum had hinted at this development during a surprise visit to Opoku Ware School on June 2, 2024. Vice President Bawumia emphasized that the handover of the tablets and the commissioning of the smart school block fulfills the government’s pledge to enhance the educational experience through technology.
However, the distribution of tablets has faced criticism from the opposition. NDC flagbearer John Mahama has described the initiative as a vote-buying tactic, arguing that there are more pressing educational concerns that need attention. Mahama pointed to the neglect of essential ongoing educational projects as a more critical issue than the distribution of tablets.
The Ghana Smart Schools project represents a significant step toward modernizing education in Ghana, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary for a technologically advanced learning environment. Despite the criticism, the government remains committed to its goal of providing 1.3 million tablets to senior high school students across the nation.
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