Ghana is poised to broaden educational access through Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions designed in local languages, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed. In a Facebook update on Friday, January 23, 2026, the minister noted that he had recently met with Google’s Vice President during the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom, where they explored strategies to enhance learning outcomes across Ghana and the wider African continent.
“Yesterday, I had a productive engagement with the Vice President of Google, where we exchanged ideas to strengthen quality education in Ghana and Africa as a whole,” Minister Iddrisu stated. The initiative, supported by Google’s $37 million investment in Africa, will deliver speech recognition and AI tools in Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani. It places particular emphasis on non-standard speech, aiming to make digital learning more inclusive and 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 disclosed that Google has committed to making its education tools available in Ghana on a zero-rated basis. These tools will feature curriculum-aligned content and guidance on the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning, ensuring access for students regardless of income or location.
As part of the partnership, Google is also working with the University of Ghana and GDI Hub to advance AI research in local languages, reinforcing Ghana’s role as a pioneer in inclusive digital education across Africa. “Ghana is not merely joining the AI revolution; we are actively shaping it for the continent,” the minister affirmed
Source: William Narh
