The Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly, in collaboration with the District Education
Directorate, has begun the distribution of BSTEM equipment to selected basic schools to
strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the area. The
first phase of the exercise took place from 27th to 29th January 2026.
The distribution team included the Member of Parliament, Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, the
District Chief Executive, Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Laweh, and the District Director of Education,
Madam Evelyn Nyarko. Schools visited so far include Asesewa D/A School, Asesewa Islamic
School, Akateng D/A Basic School, Anyaboni R/C School, Anyaboni D/A School, Agajajeter D/A
School, and Akokoma Sisi D/A School.
During the event, the Member of Parliament, Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, commended the
collaborative effort, expressing his hope that the initiative would significantly boost STEM
education in the district. He encouraged schools to make meaningful use of the resources for the
development of the pupils.
Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Laweh on the other hand, highlighted the importance of the BSTEM
equipment for improving practical teaching and learning in schools. He urged headteachers and
staff to use the items responsibly and to ensure they were properly safeguarded, rather than being
taken for personal use.
The District Director of Education, Madam Evelyn Nyarko, also emphasized the need for careful
handling and security of the items, stressing that the equipment should be used to benefit students
and enhance learning outcomes. Items distributed included projectors, laptops, calculators,
mathematical sets and equipment, robotics kits, chalk, slates, and other essential BSTEM learning
materials.
The initiative is expected to continue in subsequent phases, reaching additional schools across the
district, with the goal of improving digital literacy, practical learning, and students’ skills in science
and technology.
Written by:
Ms. Edwina Beverla
(District Information Officer)
Information Service Department – Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly
