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Dr Clement Abass Apaak

Also known as: Dr Clement Abas Apaak

Deputy Minister for Education and MP for Builsa South; calls for STEM investment and addresses educational infrastructure and conduct issues.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has called for increased investment in young innovators, stressing the need to equip students with the opportunities, mentorship and resources required to develop their talents.

    Apaak calls for greater investment in young innovators to drive Ghana’s future
  3. Joy Online

    Clement Apaak, who commended the students for demonstrating creativity, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to using science and technology to address real-world challenges.

    Swift Academy’s NextGen Coders win grand prize at 2026 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The maiden edition of the National Schools Awards (NSA), under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), has been launched in Accra by the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak.

    National Schools Awards launched to boost learning outcomes
  5. June 2026
  6. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, said the Ministry is treating the matter with urgency and has activated processes to ensure the teacher is held accountable.

    Teacher in viral Bole SHS video reportedly on the run; Education Ministry seeks public assistance
  7. Joy Online

    Clement Apaak, expressed appreciation to Coderina EdTech for its continued partnership with the Ministry.

    Coderina EdTech donates STEM materials to support ICT, coding education in Ghana
  8. Joy Online

    Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has questioned why former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta would remain outside the country amid ongoing legal and investigative proceedings, insisting that he should return to account for his stewardship if he has nothing to hide.

    If Ofori-Atta has nothing to fear or hide, he should return and face charges – Clement Apaak
  9. Joy Online

    Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has stated that sanctions should be imposed on both the teacher and the student involved in the alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School, stressing that all parties must be held accountable under the rules governing G

    We expect sanctions for both teacher and student in Bole SHS misconduct case – Clement Apaak
  10. Joy Online

    The Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has stated that both the teacher and student at the centre of the alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School bear responsibility under the Ghana Education Service’s code of conduct, although he stressed that teacher

    Teacher, student both culpable under GES code in Bole SHS misconduct case – Clement Apaak
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, together with chiefs and residents of the Builsa South District, has cut the sod for the construction of a modern 24-Hour Economy Market at Fumbisi in the Upper East Region.

    Dr. Apaak cuts sod for construction of 24-Hour Economy Market in Fumbisi
  13. The Ghanaian Times

    Speaking at the WASH in Schools Policy Dialogue and the launch of the 6th Child Sanitation Diplomat’s one-year project in Accra yesterday, the Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abass Apaak, said quality education goes beyond classrooms, textbooks and teachers, and must al

    Education Ministry pledges stronger WASH support for schools
Society

Deputy Education Minister urges investment in young innovators

The News

At the 2026 Ghana Science and Technology Explorer Prize Exhibition, Dr Clement Apaak called for increased investment in young innovators and strengthened STEM education, saying Ghana's future depends on the ideas and creativity of the next generation. The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to expanding STEM education and integrating coding, robotics, digital literacy and artificial intelligence into teaching and learning across the country.

15 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Deputy Education Minister urges investment in young innovators

    At the 2026 Ghana Science and Technology Explorer Prize Exhibition, Dr Clement Apaak called for increased investment in young innovators and strengthened STEM education, saying Ghana's future depends on the ideas and creativity of the next generation. The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to expanding STEM education and integrating coding, robotics, digital literacy and artificial intelligence into teaching and learning across the country.

    15 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Swift Academy team wins Ghana science and tech competition

    Team NextGen Coders from Swift Academy in the Ashanti Region won the 2026 Ghana Science & Tech Explorer Prize with an AI-powered dialysis monitoring system designed to detect critical risks like blood leaks and air bubbles, automatically stopping treatment and triggering an alarm when danger is identified.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. National Schools Awards launched to improve learning outcomes

    Ghana has launched the National Schools Awards under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project, aimed at recognising basic schools that demonstrate measurable improvements in teaching, instructional leadership, school management and learner achievement. The Deputy Minister for Education said the initiative reflects the government's shift in focus from expanding education access to improving learning outcomes.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 25 June

  1. Teacher sought after viral sexual misconduct video at Bole SHS

    Ghana's Education Ministry is appealing for public help to locate a Bole Senior High School teacher who has reportedly gone into hiding after a video allegedly showing him engaged in sexual misconduct with a student in the school's science laboratory circulated on social media. The Deputy Minister said law enforcement is tracking the teacher and he will face both legal consequences and Ghana Education Service disciplinary processes if allegations are substantiated.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 20 June

  1. Coderina EdTech donates STEM kits to schools nationwide

    The Ministry of Education received a donation of STEM learning materials from Coderina EdTech comprising 100 kits for basic schools and 20 for Senior High Schools and TVET institutions, supporting the government's efforts to strengthen digital education and integrate coding and AI into teaching.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Apaak urges Ofori-Atta to return and face legal charges

    Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak has called on former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to return to the country and face ongoing legal proceedings, arguing that public officials have a responsibility to account for their actions and cooperate with investigations.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Deputy minister expects sanctions for teacher and student in Bole SHS case

    Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak said sanctions should be imposed on both the teacher and student involved in an alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School, stressing that all parties must be held accountable under Ghana's education rules. The Ghana Education Service has initiated investigations and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Deputy Minister: teacher and student both culpable in Bole SHS case

    Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak stated that both the teacher and student at the centre of an alleged sexual misconduct case at Bole Senior High School bear responsibility under the Ghana Education Service's code of conduct, though teachers are held to a much higher professional standard and are prohibited from conducting themselves in ways suggesting romantic or sexual interest in students.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. MP cuts sod for 24-hour economy market in Fumbisi

    The Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has cut the sod for construction of a modern 24-Hour Economy Market at Fumbisi in the Upper East Region, as part of the government's 24-hour economy agenda aimed at boosting economic activity and creating jobs.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. Education Ministry pledges improved WASH facilities in schools

    The Ministry of Education has reiterated its commitment to improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in schools to promote safe, healthy learning environments. According to the 2020 Education Management Information System report cited by Deputy Minister Dr Clement Abass Apaak, about 25 per cent of public basic schools lack access to safe drinking water, 26 per cent lack improved toilet facilities, affecting more than 1.5 million pupils in public schools and over 314,000 in private schools.

    14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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