He said publicity on the exercise went on well but it was negligence on the part of the electorate that contributed to the low turnout.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, Mr Boadu said Sunyani Municipality and Tain District were selected for the exercise.
Read more: GH: Sunyani Municipality records low turnout in pilot biometric exercise
The multi-million cedi laboratories will be equipped with modern tools and equipment to facilitate the teaching and learning of ICT, science and mathematics in basic schools across the country.
The two-day testing of the process which is being organized by the Electoral Commission (EC) is taking place in some selected polling stations across the country.
The exercise according to the EC is aimed at ensuring the biometric machines are properly tested to avert any technical difficulties on voting day.
Read more: GH: Biometric verification pilot exercise ongoing
She has suggested that more places be given to girls in terms of admission into ICT field of study at schools.
Madam Barikisu said this during the inauguration of an ICT Club for the students of the Tamale Girls Senior High School (SHS) in Tamale.
Read more: GH: Tutor asks more girls to develop interest in ICT
The exercise aims to ensure that biometric machines have been properly evaluated before the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.
The machines will be used to verify voter identity before a voter is provided with a paper ballot, and is the first time biometrics will be used in a Ghana election.
Read more: Ghana to test biometric voter system ahead of election