Ghana Introduces AI Tools in Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani to Transform Education

Ghana is taking a major step toward inclusive education through Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in local languages, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced.

In a post on Facebook on Friday, January 23, 2026, Minister Iddrisu revealed that he recently met with the Vice President of Google at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom.

The discussions focused on strategies to enhance 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,” Minister Iddrisu said.

As part of Google’s $37 million investment in Africa, the initiative includes the development of speech recognition and AI tools in Ghanaian languages such as Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani, with special attention to non-standard speech to make digital learning accessible to all.

Minister Iddrisu emphasized the importance of including Hausa, widely spoken in Ghana and West Africa, to ensure regional inclusivity.

“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 Ministry also confirmed that Google’s education tools will be deployed on a zero-rated basis, making them accessible to students regardless of income or location. This includes curriculum-aligned content and resources on the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning.

Ghana’s collaboration with Google also involves partnerships with the University of Ghana and GDI Hub to advance AI research in local languages, positioning the country as a leader in inclusive digital education on the continent.

“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution; we are helping to shape it for Africa,” Minister Iddrisu said.