Adisadel College (ADISCO) has taken a landmark step toward transforming science and technology education in Ghana with the official commissioning of its state-of-the-art STEM laboratories on October 11. The facility, designed to advance science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, marks a pivotal milestone in the school’s legacy of academic excellence and innovation.
The commissioning ceremony brought together dignitaries, alumni, educators, and students in a vibrant celebration of progress and collaboration. At the centre of the project is a newly equipped STEM block comprising six specialized laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and engineering simulations.
Adisadel College Commissions Ultra-Modern STEM Laboratories to Drive Innovation in Education
The initiative—spearheaded by the Adisadel College 1995 Year Group—forms part of the old boys’ legacy project aimed at elevating STEM learning infrastructure at their alma mater. It was completed under the patronage of Osae Otwasuom Nyampong VI, further solidifying ADISCO’s leadership in science education.
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Speaking at the event, Daniel Owiredu, President of the Global Executive Council of the Adisadel Old Boys Association (AOBA), emphasized the broader national impact of the initiative.
“Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics are no longer subjects confined to the classroom – they are the engines that drive progress, innovation, and national development,” Owiredu said. “By investing in these laboratories, we are investing in the future of our young people, equipping them with the tools, curiosity, and confidence to compete and excel in a rapidly changing world.”
He added that the new facilities would not only enhance teaching and learning but also nurture creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving—skills essential for Ghana’s growth in the 21st century.
Dr. Paul Mensah, Project Lead for the STEM complex, described the project as a transformative addition to ADISCO’s academic landscape.
Adisadel College Commissions Ultra-Modern STEM Laboratories to Drive Innovation in Education
“STEM education integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics in a hands-on, inquiry-based way that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and collaboration,” Dr. Mensah explained. “Through our new STEAM labs, we aim to ignite innovation, foster teamwork, and prepare students for the future of work. ADISCO is now the first school in Ghana to have a fully alumni-funded STEM education complex of this magnitude.”
The project’s realization was made possible through the support of distinguished alumni sponsors, including Dr. Godfrey Gaisie (Class of 1965), Clinical Professor of Radiology at NEOMED, USA, who sponsored the Robotics & IT Laboratory; Mr. Ben Appah (Class of 1975), Senior Professional Engineer, who sponsored the Engineering Laboratory; and Mr. Christopher Hesse-Tetteh (Class of 1975), Executive Director of CADS Contracts & Services, who funded the Mathematics Laboratory.
Owiredu commended the sponsors and the project team led by Dr. Mensah, with support from Mr. Daniel Ahene Hagan and Mr. Mark Aggrey, for transforming alumni contributions into a world-class educational facility.
The commissioning ceremony featured a keynote address by Oguaamanhen, Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, who served as Guest of Honour, and Special Guest of Honour Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI. Both leaders praised the project as a testament to ADISCO’s enduring spirit of innovation, unity, and service.
Reflecting on the college’s evolution, Otwasuom Osae Nyampong VI remarked,
“Our laboratory back then could fit into a single wooden cupboard, but it was our world, where curiosity met courage. Today, we are not just refurbishing a room; we are renewing a vision. We have replaced nostalgia with innovation, not to erase the past, but to honour it. This is more than a ceremony—it is a declaration that we believe in progress, we invest in excellence, and we trust that the best is always yet to come.”
As students toured the new facility—experimenting with robotics kits, coding software, and state-of-the-art lab equipment—the sense of excitement was palpable. The commissioning of the STEM laboratories represents not only a major investment in Adisadel College’s future but also a defining contribution to Ghana’s broader ambition of nurturing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
