The President of WiSTEMGh, Professor Ibok Nsa Oduro, has urged participants of the 2025 WiSTEMGh Girls' Camp at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, to embrace innovation and reject self-imposed limits as they pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
“No limit is only what one creates in the mind. You have every opportunity in STEM to move on. The only limits in our lives are those we impose on ourselves,” she said.
“Changing the narrative requires a game-changing mindset. STEM is not their field; it is our field. It is a world we build, and we are the architects.”
She made this call at the opening of the 2025 WiSTEMGh Girls’ Camp, themed “STEM Without Limit: Empowering and Inspiring Girls Who Change the Game.”
Professor Oduro also emphasised the need for collaboration to address global challenges such as climate change, health, and food security.
“We are not competing for a seat at the same table. Rather, we are co-building a bigger, stronger table with our male allies and champions.”
Mrs. Mary Arthur, Quality and Food Safety Manager at Ofi, underscored the importance of focus, mentorship, and resilience in STEM careers.
“There is nothing like a limit when it comes to STEM education. You can go as far as you can if you have focus and the right mentors. Ask questions, challenge the status quo, and truly be a game changer,” she advised.
Mrs. Estelle Asare, Head of Digital Transformation at Stanbic Bank, shared her journey as a proud KNUST alumna and highlighted the bank’s commitment to STEM education.
“Brilliance knows no boundaries. It is not defined by your gender, your background, or where you were born. Supporting initiatives like this is an investment in the future of our communities and our continent.”
She noted that Stanbic Bank has already donated over 350 laptops to support STEM education at KNUST and called on the girls to embrace innovation with confidence.
Mrs. Dorothy Oye Debrah, Girl-Child Education Coordinator at the Oforikrom Municipal Assembly, encouraged participants to be intentional about the opportunity.
“Be very inspired, be very innovative, and be very intentional. Put in your head, heart, and hands, and leave here ready to change the game.”
The annual initiative brings together young female students from second-cycle institutions across the country to ignite their passion for STEM while equipping them with the mindset and skills to become trailblazers in their chosen fields.
