afiDE Ghana, in partnership with GSET (Ghana Society of Education Technology), has given shape to its cooperation with the Ministry of Education through a landmark initiative to accelerate digital transformation in teacher education. As part of this collaboration, afiDE Ghana presented a comprehensive five-year Digital Education training program to the Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Idrissu, who endorsed the initiative and selected the Presbyterian Women’s College of Education (PWCE), Aburi, as the pilot institution.
This pilot is more than a technology upgrade—it is a development platform for new ways of teaching with digital solutions, ranging from basic office productivity skills to advanced STEM and AI applications. The goal is to prepare future educators for modern classrooms and equip them with the tools and competencies needed for a rapidly evolving educational landscape.
The digital facility was inaugurated during the 16th Graduation Ceremony of PWCE on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. While the Minister was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, the commissioning was performed on his behalf by the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey. The event, themed “Training Female Educators for a Changing World,” attracted significant public interest and was covered by major media outlets, including UTV and Net 2.
The pilot follows high-level engagements between afiDE Ghana and the Ministry of Education, during which two key opportunities were discussed:
- A Public-Private Partnership to support 500 schools over five years in implementing Digital Education.
- The development of an Online Educational Leadership Academy, aligned with the annual National Digital Education Conference.
The Minister expressed strong support for both initiatives, noting their alignment with government priorities for teacher education and technology integration. Importantly, afiDE Ghana requested no MoE funding—only alignment, communication, and coordination support—underscoring the collaborative nature of the partnership.
In recognition of PWCE’s leadership in women’s education, the Minister recommended the college as the ideal host for the pilot. The initiative also reflects his commitment to women’s empowerment and the preparation of future teachers for the digital age.
What the Pilot Includes
The program comprises:
- 21 fully installed computer workstations in a modernized computer lab.
- 24-hour internet connectivity for seamless access to digital resources.
- Structured teacher training and curriculum development in digital instruction and classroom technology integration.
- Leadership Academy training for institutional leaders.
- Continuous maintenance, equipment replacement, and technical support to ensure sustainability.
afiDE Ghana has already conducted base training for all educators at PWCE, marking the first phase of a four-part program designed to progressively strengthen digital competence and improve classroom delivery.
Speaking at the ceremony, afiDE Ghana’s Digital Education Manager, Nicole Odudu, highlighted the organization’s commitment to sustainable digital transformation:
“Our model goes beyond providing computers. We deliver a fully managed solution that equips students, teachers, and school leaders with the skills, systems, and ongoing support required to thrive in modern learning environments.”
Hon. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, representing the Minister, commended afiDE Ghana and GSET for the initiative, affirming that it aligns with government priorities to strengthen teacher education and accelerate technology integration nationwide.
PWCE’s Principal, Mrs. Cynthia Anim, welcomed the pilot, describing it as a timely intervention that will enhance academic delivery, research capacity, and leadership development for both students and staff.
afiDE Ghana emphasized that insights from the Aburi pilot will guide future collaboration with the Ministry of Education, with the long-term goal of scaling the program to Colleges of Education across Ghana.