Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the minister of education, has examined the development of the building of a junior high school (JHS) for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Kumasi.

The Minister who was on a four-day working visit to the Ashanti Region, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work and charged the contractors to deliver within the scheduled time.

He said it was important to complete the project on time because it would be open for admission during the next academic year.

The Arab Development Bank is funding the first model STEM junior high school initiative, which is now taking place at Asem Junior High School.

In the Ashanti Region's Bantama, Juaben, Onwe, and Ejisu, the government is constructing comparable schools with physics, biology, and chemistry labs in conjunction with its development partners.

The expectation is that the model STEM JHS concept would transform basic education by equipping pupils with 21st-century skills required for the manpower needs of the country.

The President’s vision to accelerate development through education is being driven by STEM and Technical and Vocational Education, which is being vigorously pursued by the government, he indicated.

Prior to the inspection of the project site, the Minister paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II after which he visited some selected schools in the Metropolis.

Among the schools visited were Wesley College of Education, Osei Kyeretwie Senior High School, Kumasi Girls Senior High School, and Kumasi High School.