The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to integrating Ghana’s indigenous languages into the national education system, stressing that language is central to the country’s culture, identity, and heritage.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, Mr Iddrisu paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to reaffirm the government’s resolve to strengthen the use of local languages in education.
“It would be unthinkable for me, as Minister for Education, to preside over an education system that does not reflect the culture, identity, and heritage of our people,” he said, emphasising that language lies at the heart of every culture.
He added that under his supervision, the promotion and use of Ghana’s indigenous languages in education would not be neglected, noting that children deserve to learn in ways that affirm who they are and where they come from.
In a related engagement, the Education Minister also met with the Khaya AI team, led by Dr Paul Azunre, to explore a strategic collaboration with Google aimed at integrating all 12 approved Ghanaian languages into the Gemini AI education tool.
“This initiative represents a major step towards ensuring that technology-driven learning is inclusive, accessible, and culturally relevant for every Ghanaian learner,” Mr Iddrisu noted.
He said the engagements reflect the government’s broader vision of building an education system that honours Ghana’s roots while equipping young people for the future.
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