Ghana is poised to broaden access to education through Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools developed in local languages, according to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu.
In a Facebook post on Friday, January 23, 2026, the minister revealed that he recently held discussions with Google’s Vice President at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom, focusing on strategies to enhance learning outcomes in Ghana and across Africa.
He described the engagement as productive, noting that ideas were exchanged on how technology could be leveraged to improve the quality of education on the continent.
The AI initiative forms part of Google’s $37 million investment in Africa and includes the development of speech recognition and AI-powered tools in Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani. The project places particular emphasis on non-standard speech to ensure digital learning tools are more inclusive and accessible.
Minister Iddrisu also underscored the need to incorporate Hausa, a widely spoken language in Ghana and across West Africa, to further promote regional inclusion.
He explained that deploying AI tools in local languages would help ensure that learners in rural areas, as well as persons with disabilities, can effectively access educational resources.
Additionally, the minister disclosed that Google has assured the Ministry of Education that its educational tools will be rolled out in Ghana on a zero-rated basis. These will include curriculum-aligned content and resources on the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning, making them accessible to students regardless of income level or location.
The partnership with Google also involves collaboration with the University of Ghana and the GDI Hub to advance AI research in local languages, reinforcing Ghana’s ambition to become a continental leader in inclusive digital education.
“Ghana is not merely part of the AI revolution; we are helping to shape it for Africa,” the minister stated.
