The Vice President, H.E Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has commissioned an ultra-modern
technology hub in Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, on March 30, 2023. The facility consists of a well-equipped library, an ICT Centre and a robotic centre.
Addressing the gathering at the commissioning, Dr. Bawumia said the construction of the facility is geared towards the educational development of the people for the good of the community and the nation at large. He reiterated the government’s commitment in investing in education due to the numerous benefits associated with it for the people and the nation at large.
He said, “indeed, education is the backbone of every community and nation, that is why the NPP Government has made education more accessible, especially to people from underprivileged backgrounds”.
Dr. Bawumia further added that the Free Senior High School Education and the Free Technical
and Vocational Education and Training policies have bridged the gab between the poor and the rich in attaining secondary level education in the country, despite economic challenges faced around the world, with Ghana not been an exception.
He noted that, “for Ghana to sustain growth in its economic performance, the need to build a
literate society cannot be underestimated. Children in their formative years require consistent
exposure to books and other learning resources to build and sustain interest in reading and also for knowledge, and Ghana cannot be a learning nation if it does not prioritize access to
knowledge resources”.
Dr. Bawumia commended the various agencies that contributed to the facility, such as the Ghana Library Authority, the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), MTN and Huawei Technologies, among others.
