Fred Oware Innovation Centre

Overview

The Bui Power Authority received a novelty centre dubbed the Fred Oware Innovation Centre as a community gift. The centre supports learning and skill development with a focus on science, technology, and robotics.

The centre includes an ICT and Robotics Laboratory, a Science Laboratory, and a general library. It was commissioned on 21 October 2020 to serve resettlement townships and the wider Banda community.

Facilities

• ICT and Robotics Laboratory
  Coding, robotics, and digital literacy.
• Science Laboratory
  Practical experiments and guided learning.
• General Library
  Reading, research, and study support.

Programme and cohorts

The centre runs ICT and Robotics sessions with candidates grouped into cohorts based on educational level. This improves access and supports weekly implementation of the curriculum.

Outreach and impact

• Outreach
  Engages schools outside Bui township to build interest in the program.
• International Women’s Day 2021
  Led a community education session on empowering girls and supporting menstrual hygiene. Health officials encouraged girls to pursue education and consider STEM careers.

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