Ghana is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) learning tools in local languages as part of efforts to expand access to quality education.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced the development after engaging with a vice president of Google at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom.
In a Facebook post on Friday, 23 January 2026, the minister said the discussions focused on how technology can be used to improve teaching and learning outcomes in Ghana and across 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,” he wrote.
The initiative forms part of Google’s $37 million investment in Africa and includes the development of speech recognition systems and AI tools in Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani. The tools are also being designed to recognise non-standard speech to make digital learning more accessible.
Iddrisu said the government has proposed the inclusion of Hausa to widen the project’s reach, given its widespread use across Ghana and West Africa.
“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.
The minister also disclosed that Google has assured the Ministry of Education that the tools will be deployed in Ghana on a zero-rated basis, allowing learners to access the platforms without data charges.
The package is expected to include curriculum-aligned content and guidance on the responsible use of AI in education.
The partnership involves collaboration with the University of Ghana and GDI Hub to advance research into local-language AI development.
“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution; we are helping to shape it for Africa,” the minister added.
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