Ghana is set to broaden access to education through Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools developed in local languages, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has announced.
In a Facebook update on Friday, January 23, 2026, Minister Iddrisu shared that he recently met with the Vice President of Google at the Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom to discuss strategies for enhancing 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 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. These tools are designed to understand non-standard speech, making digital learning more accessible to all learners.
Minister Iddrisu also emphasized the importance of including Hausa, widely spoken in Ghana and across West Africa, to enhance 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.
He further revealed that Google has committed to providing these educational tools in Ghana on a zero-rated basis. This includes curriculum-aligned content and resources on the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning, ensuring students can access them regardless of income or location.
Ghana’s collaboration with Google also involves partnerships 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 in Africa.
“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution; we are helping to shape it for Africa,” Minister Iddrisu said.
