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‘Roll out affordable data packagesfor schools to enhance teaching
Mr Amago (left) with Mr Siedu (right) and the graduands Photo: Victor A. Buxton.
The Director of Celestial International STEM School in Ashaiman, Mr Harry Amago has urged government to impress upon telecommunication companies in the country to roll out a special internet package for educational institutions.
That he said would make date less expensive to those institutions and enhance the teaching and learning of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
‘If we are to embrace the change and prepare our students for an AI driven world, there must be a deliberate decision to create a special internet package for educational institutions to make data cheap for them to buy.”
Mr Amago said this at the 23rd Speech and Prize giving day and graduation ceremony of the school on Saturday.
It was on the theme ‘Use of IA in today’s educational ecosystem.’ In all, 42 students graduated from the school.
He explained that, the implementation of AI will be internet based than the normal text book-based approach to teaching and learning as teachers and students engage in Zoom, Skype, and Goggle Class Meetings among others.
Mr. Amago revealed that Celestial School was implementing an AI magic school tool which aims at reducing teacher fatigue, automatic administration tasks and increase efficiency.
He noted that despite the overreaching benefits of AI, the school was not overlooking the concerns of job displacement and ever-reliance on technology and was quick to note that with responsible implementation, most of the risks of AI can be mitigated to harness its potential.
The Headmaster of the school, Mr Osman Gibrin Seidu, said the use of AI was to enable the school to provide tailored education to individual needs, making teaching and learning more engaging and effective.
According to him, the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BCEC) candidates performed extremely well and all 17 candidates were successfully placed in their first or second choices of Senior High Schools (SHS) in the country.
Mr Clifford Henaku Budu, Director of Education, Ghana Education Service (GES), Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA) said AI was not a buzz word but a reality that was making significant impact in our edu cational ecosystem.
Mr Budu said “most youth outside our world are playing pivotal roles through AI in the discovery, implementation and manufacturing of different items critical for today needs.”
He urged educational leaders especially teachers to use AI to bridge the inequality gap in the classrooms between children and not to widen it.
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The National Association of Match Commissioners (GNAMCO) has successfully held its 2nd Quadrennial Delegates Congress on 18th April 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
During the congress, elections were conducted, resulting in the retention of all incumbent executive members for another four-year term.
The re-elected leaders include Paul Ayamba as National Chairman, Clement Walter Okai as First National Vice Chairman, John Yakubu as Second National Vice-Chairman, Michael Ntow Ayeh as National Secretary, Felix Adjetey Sowah as Assistant National Secretary, Egbert M. A. Laryea as National Treasurer, Mike Komla Amedior as National Trainer, and William Lantey Quaye as National Deputy Trainer.
GNAMCO pledged unwavering support and cooperation to advance football development in Ghana, with a focus on professionalism, integrity, and excellence.
