GES, UNESCO Hold Girls in Tech Camp in Tamale to Promote STEM Education

The Ghana Education Service, in collaboration with UNESCO and Beijing Normal University, has organised a week-long Girls in Tech Camp in Tamale to encourage more girls to pursue science and technology.

The camp, held from April 13 to 17, 2026, at the campus of Bagabaga College of Education, brought together more than 60 girls from selected schools in the Northern Region for training, orientation and practical sessions in digital and technological skills.

Participating schools included Northern School of Business, Tamale Senior High School, Tamale Girls Senior High School, Bagabaga College of Education Model School, and Danshele KG and Primary School.

The initiative aimed to expose the girls to opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and help build their confidence in using technology.

Throughout the week, the participants took part in activities designed to improve their digital skills and widen their understanding of careers in technology and innovation.

One of the major highlights of the camp was a visit to Red Clay Studio, where the girls had the opportunity to see how creativity and innovation can be turned into practical solutions.

The participants also interacted with female mentors, who shared their personal experiences and encouraged the girls to believe in their potential.

The Director-General of GES, Prof. Kofi Davis, who was represented by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Quality and Access, Dr Issahaque Munawaru, urged the girls to take STEM education seriously.

He assured them of the continued support of the Ghana Education Service in helping girls build skills for the future.

The Director of the Science Division, Mrs Olicia Opare, also reaffirmed efforts to make STEM, which is often seen as a male-dominated field, more inclusive and attractive to girls.

The Northern Regional Director of Education, Mr Alhassan Alidu Jnr., was present to support the initiative.

At the end of the camp, Tamale Senior High School was named the Overall Best School for its strong performance and commitment throughout the programme.