Accra, Jan. 26, GNA – Google is collaborating with the University of Ghana and Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub to develop speech recognition and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in Ghanaian local languages to improve education accessibility and digital services.
Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, made this when he shared updates on Facebook after engaging with the Vice President of Google on the sidelines of the Generative AI Summit held in the United Kingdom.
He said he received an assurance from Google’s Director of Operations for Africa and the Gemini lead that Google’s education tools would be deployed in Ghana on a zero-rated basis. 
That, he said, included 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,” he added.
Mr Iddrisu called for the inclusion of Hausa, which is widely spoken across Ghana and West Africa in the development of the AI tools.
“Integrating Hausa will deepen regional inclusion and further strengthen Ghana’s leadership as an AI innovation hub on the continent,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, 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 Centre in Accra. 
This forms part of its broader US$1 billion commitment to Africa’s digital transformation and firmly positions Ghana as a key hub in this journey.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe