Google’s Education tools will be deployed in Ghana on zero-rated basis - Education Minister

By Grace Acheampong, ISD || contributor

Education

FRI, 23 JAN 2026

The Minister for Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that Google’s 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.

He disclosed this on Thursday after having a productive conversation with the Vice President of Google at the ongoing Generative AI summit in the United Kingdom.

He added that Google announced in July 2025 a US$37 million investment in AI research and digital skills development across Africa, including the launch of a new AI Community Centre in Accra. 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.

According to him, Google was 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 strong focus on non-standard speech to improve accessibility in education and digital services.

The Minister said, “I emphasised the importance of including Hausa, a language spoken widely across Ghana and West Africa. Integrating Hausa will deepen regional inclusion and further strengthen Ghana’s leadership as an AI innovation hub on the continent.”

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