The Ashanti Regional Qualifiers for the 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) continued on Tuesday, July 22, with thrilling contests and commanding performances from participating schools. Four contests were held, and the results have sparked excitement across the region as schools jostle for a place in the national championship.

Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ SHS Wins Contest 4

Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior High School delivered a powerful performance to top Contest 4 with 50 points. The all-female institution outclassed their competitors, including SDA SHS, Agona, who finished second with 38 points. Wesley High School, Bekwai, managed 28 points, while St Joseph SHTS ended the contest with 19 points. The victory reinforces Afua Kobi’s growing reputation in regional academic competitions.

Adventist SHS, Bantama Tops Contest 5

In Contest 5, Adventist SHS, Bantama came out strong with 47 points, outpacing Ghana Muslim Missions SHS and Namong SHTS, who scored 28 and 27 points respectively. Tweneboah Kodua SHS struggled throughout the contest and finished with 14 points. Adventist SHS displayed discipline and speed, especially in the final round, securing their advancement to the next stage.

Agona SHS Emerges Victorious in Contest 6

Agona SHS proved too strong for their opponents in Contest 6, emerging as winners with 46 points. Their closest rival, Adanwomase SHS, earned 22 points, while Apagya SHS and St Mary’s Girls’ SHS followed with 16 and 15 points respectively. Agona SHS maintained a steady lead from the first round and sealed the contest with sharp answers in the riddles segment.

Kumasi Sec Tech Sets Record With 72 Points in Contest 7

The most dominant performance of the day came from Kumasi Secondary Technical School (KSTS), who topped Contest 7 with an exceptional score of 72 points. They were followed by Juaso SHTS with 35 points, Asare Bediako SHS with 31, and Ibadur Rahman Academy with 27. KSTS’s performance has positioned them as one of the top contenders in this year’s qualifiers.

Looking Ahead

The Ashanti Regional Qualifiers continue this week with more schools battling for a chance to represent the region at the national stage of the NSMQ 2025. The competition has already showcased brilliance, determination, and strategic thinking among the students, reaffirming the NSMQ’s role in promoting academic excellence in science and mathematics.

The heat is officially on in the Volta Region as the 2025 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz regional qualifiers picked up steam on Tuesday, July 22. The second day of contests served drama, excitement, and fierce academic battles as students competed with everything on the line, a chance to make it to the national stage.

In Contest 4, St. Paul’s SHS, Denu made their intentions clear from the start, dominating the round with an impressive 57 points. Their performance left no doubt, brushing aside Agotime SHS (25 points) and Battor SHS (22 points). It was a clear-cut victory that showed just how prepared St. Paul’s is for this year’s competition.

Contest 5 brought a nail-biting showdown between Tsito SHS and St. Catherine Girls’ SHS. The two schools were neck and neck all through, but Tsito managed to edge it with 38 points, narrowly beating St. Catherine Girls’ who ended with 36 points. Peki SHS couldn’t quite catch up and finished with 17 points, but the fight between the top two had everyone at the edge of their seats.

Hohoe E.P. SHS completely stole the spotlight in Contest 6 with a commanding performance. They racked up 65 points, comfortably ahead of Battor SHS (28 points) and Akatsi SHS (25 points). It was a statement win that firmly places Hohoe E.P. as one of the top teams to watch from the region.

Closing out the day was Contest 7, where Awudome SHS secured their spot with a solid 48 points. St. Catherine Girls’ SHS, making their second appearance of the day, once again showed resilience, scoring 41 points but narrowly missing out on qualification. Keta Business College managed 18 points in a round that showcased Awudome’s depth and determination.

From nail-biting finishes to dominant wins, Day 2 of the Volta Regional Qualifiers had it all. The atmosphere was electric, the competition fierce, and the passion unmatched. As more schools prepare to take their turn, one thing is certain, the road to the NSMQ national stage is not for the faint-hearted.

Stay tuned as the battle for brilliance continues.

Hon. Kwabena Boateng, the Ejisu Member of Parliament, has urged the government, via the Ministry of Roads and Highways, to make sure road contractors return to their sites immediately.

On Monday, July 21, 2025, he spoke on the floor of parliament and said that the Ashanti region’s Ejisu-Onwe-Essienimpong-Kwaso Road, Kokobra-Ekyem-Amoa-Achiase Road, and Besease Jamasi Road have turned into death traps that put pregnant women, traders, farmers, and school children in danger.

He added that most farm produce is left in the bush to rot because of the terrible state of the roads, and that communities like Ekyem, Akokoamon, and Asamang have not had asphalt roads since Ghana gained its independence.

The MP petition follows a protest on July 7, 2025, that was organized by the Concerned Drivers Union of Ejisu.

They complained about potholes that are causing miscarriages among pregnant women on the Ejisu-Onwe road.

Many drivers and locals joined the four-hour protest to voice their disapproval of the poor road systems, especially those between Onwe and Kwaso.

The Ejisu-Onwe and Achiase roads were initiated by the former Akufo Addo administration, but they were not finished before they left office.

Mr. Kwabena Boateng is pleading with the Mahama administration to finish the road projects that the previous administration initiated.

He claims that during the rainy season, most schoolchildren in the impacted communities struggle to get to class, and cars become stopped on the way to work.