The Rivers State government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, otherwise called STEM education, as a strategic tool for developing human capital and preparing young people for the demands of an evolving global economy.
Secretary to the State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, stressed that STEM education goes beyond classroom instruction.
Wokoma stressed that it equips young people with critical thinking, problem-solving and innovative skills needed to thrive in our modern world.
He stated this in Port Harcourt on Wednesday when members of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, Rivers State Branch, paid him a courtesy visit.
He said the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, recognises that the future of economic development depends largely on quality education, scientific discoveries, technological innovation and digital transformation.
According to him, the state government is committed to creating an enabling environment for young people to acquire relevant scientific and technological knowledge that
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