Vice President, Professor , has reiterated the ruling government's commitment to advancing STEM education in the country.

According to her, there is a pressing need for deeper collaboration and sustainable solutions in STEM education, both across the continent and globally, highlighting its critical role in national development.

Prof Opoku-Agyemang made this known while delivering the closing remarks at the 2025 Africa Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (ARISE) High-Level Meeting in Accra. "I was invited to deliver the closing remarks at the 2025 Africa Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence (ARISE) High-Level Meeting in Accra.

This meeting reaffirmed the vital role of science, innovation, and research in shaping Africa's future. "In my remarks, I emphasised the indispensable role of science, research, and innovation in shaping our national and continental development agendas.