Gov’t, Google Partner to Introduce Local Language AI Solutions in Education Sector
Ghana is set to roll out artificial intelligence (AI) tools in local languages as part of efforts to transform the country’s education sector, following a strategic partnership between the Government of Ghana and global technology firm, Google.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the initiative is aimed at expanding access to quality education, particularly for learners in rural communities and persons living with disabilities.
He announced the development at the ongoing Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom, where he disclosed that he held high-level discussions with Google’s Vice President on leveraging AI to strengthen education delivery in Ghana and across Africa.
“Yesterday, I had a fruitful engagement with the Vice President of Google, where ideas were shared to improve the quality of education in Ghana and Africa as a whole,” Mr Iddrisu stated.
Under the partnership, Google is collaborating with the University of Ghana and the GDI Hub to develop speech recognition systems and AI-powered tools in Ghanaian languages, including Twi, Ewe and Dagbani. The project places particular emphasis on non-standard speech patterns, with the objective of improving accessibility in education and digital public services.
The Education Minister further called for the inclusion of Hausa in the programme, noting that it is one of the most widely spoken languages in Ghana and across West Africa, and would enhance regional inclusivity.
According to him, deploying AI tools in indigenous languages will enable learners in underserved and rural areas, as well as persons with disabilities, to better access educational content and digital learning platforms.
Google has also assured the Ministry of Education that its AI-driven education tools will be deployed in Ghana on a zero-rated basis. The tools are expected to include curriculum-aligned learning content, alongside resources to promote the responsible use of AI in teaching and learning.
“Ghana is not just participating in the AI revolution; we are helping to shape it for Africa,” Mr Iddrisu noted, highlighting the country’s growing role in the continent’s digital transformation.
The initiative falls under Google’s US$1 billion commitment to Africa’s digital development, with Ghana positioned as a key hub for advancing inclusive and innovative AI solutions on the continent.
