In a Facebook post, the minister said the engagement took place during the ongoing Generative AI summit in the United Kingdom, where he met with a vice-president of Google to exchange ideas on strengthening education systems through emerging technologies.
According to Mr. Iddrisu, Google announced in July 2025 a US$37 million investment in artificial intelligence research and digital skills development across Africa. He said the initiative includes the establishment of a new AI Community Center in Accra and forms part of Google’s broader US$1 billion commitment to Africa’s digital transformation.
The minister described the investment as positioning Ghana as a key hub within Google’s Africa-focused AI strategy.
Mr. Iddrisu said Google is working in collaboration with the University of Ghana and the GDI Hub to develop speech recognition and other AI tools for Ghanaian languages, specifically Twi, Ewe and Dagbani. He noted that the work places emphasis on non-standard speech patterns, which he said is intended to improve accessibility in education and digital services.
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During the engagement, the minister said he stressed the importance of including Hausa in the language development efforts. He described Hausa as widely spoken across Ghana and West Africa, and said its integration would enhance regional inclusion while strengthening Ghana’s leadership role in AI innovation on the continent.
Mr. Iddrisu also said he received assurances from Google’s Director of Operations for Africa and the company’s Gemini lead regarding access to Google’s education tools in Ghana. According to the minister, the tools will be deployed on a zero-rated basis, meaning users will not incur data charges.
He said the zero-rated package will include curriculum-aligned educational content as well as resources on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, aimed at ensuring access for learners regardless of income level or geographic location.
In his post, the minister said Ghana is not only participating in the global AI shift but is contributing to shaping how the technology is applied within the African context.
During the engagement, the minister said he stressed the importance of including Hausa in the language development efforts. He described Hausa as widely spoken across Ghana and West Africa, and said its integration would enhance regional inclusion while strengthening Ghana’s leadership role in AI innovation on the continent.
Mr. Iddrisu also said he received assurances from Google’s Director of Operations for Africa and the company’s Gemini lead regarding access to Google’s education tools in Ghana. According to the minister, the tools will be deployed on a zero-rated basis, meaning users will not incur data charges.
He said the zero-rated package will include curriculum-aligned educational content as well as resources on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, aimed at ensuring access for learners regardless of income level or geographic location.
In his post, the minister said Ghana is not only participating in the global AI shift but is contributing to shaping how the technology is applied within the African context.
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