Ghana is set to expand access to education through Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools developed in local languages, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced.
Sharing updates on Facebook on Friday, January 23, 2026, the minister said he recently engaged with the Vice President of Google at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom, where strategies were discussed to improve learning outcomes across Ghana and Africa.
“Yesterday, I had a fruitful engagement with the Vice President of Google, where ideas were shared to improve quality education in Ghana and Africa as a whole,” Minister Iddrisu said.
The AI initiative, part of Google’s $37 million investment in Africa, includes the development of speech recognition and AI tools for Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani, with a focus on non-standard speech to make digital learning more accessible.
Minister Iddrisu also highlighted the importance of including Hausa, a language widely spoken across Ghana and West Africa, to broaden regional inclusion.
“The deployment of AI in local languages will help ensure that all learners, including those in rural communities or with disabilities, can access educational resources effectively,” he said.
Minister Iddrisu further revealed that Google has assured the Ministry that its education tools will be deployed in Ghana on a zero-rated basis.
This includes curriculum-aligned content and resources on the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning, making them accessible to students regardless of income or location.
Ghana’s partnership with Google also involves collaboration with the University of Ghana and GDI Hub to advance AI research in local languages, strengthening the country’s position as a leader in inclusive digital education on the continent.
“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution, we are helping to shape it for Africa,” the minister said.
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