Google partners with Ghana to launch Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani AI tools for education
Tag: General news
Published On: January 22, 2026
Raphael Ghartey
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has said the country will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies created in local languages to expand access to education.
In a Facebook post on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Minister stated that he recently met with the Vice President of Google at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the UK, where they discussed strategies to enhance education throughout 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.
According to the Minister, Google is working closely with the University of Ghana and GDI Hub to advance speech recognition and AI tools for Ghanaian languages, including Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani, with a focus on non-standard speech to improve accessibility in education and digital services.
Haruna Iddrisu also emphasised the importance of including Hausa, a language spoken widely across Ghana and West Africa to broaden 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.
Minister Iddrisu further revealed that Google has assured the Ministry that its education tools will be deployed 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 access for all learners regardless of location or income.
“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution, we are helping to shape it for Africa,” the minister said.
In July 2025, Google announced a US$37 million investment in AI research and digital skills development across Africa, including the launch of a new AI Community Center in Accra.
The Minister noted that this forms part of Google’s broader US$1 billion commitment to Africa’s digital transformation and firmly positions Ghana as a key hub in this journey.
