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.
In a Facebook post on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Minister disclosed that he recently held discussions with a Vice President of Google at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom, focusing on improving learning outcomes across Ghana and the African continent.
According to Mr Iddrisu, the engagement explored innovative ways of leveraging AI to enhance the quality, inclusiveness, and accessibility of education.
“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,” he stated.
The 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 tools will also cater to non-standard speech patterns, making digital learning more accessible to a wider range of users.
The Education Minister emphasized the importance of incorporating Hausa, a widely spoken language across Ghana and West Africa, to deepen regional inclusion.
He noted that deploying AI tools in local languages will help bridge educational gaps, particularly for learners in rural communities and persons with disabilities.
Mr Iddrisu further revealed that Google has assured the Ministry of Education that the tools will be deployed in Ghana on a zero-rated basis, allowing students to access them without incurring data costs.
The package includes curriculum-aligned educational content as well as resources on the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning, ensuring equitable access regardless of income or location.
As part of the partnership, Google will also collaborate with the University of Ghana and the GDI Hub to advance research into AI applications for local languages, positioning Ghana as a continental leader in inclusive digital education.
“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution; we are helping to shape it for Africa,” Mr Iddrisu added.
