Ghana to Host National Conference on AI in Education

  


The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy into the nation’s education system, following the successful conclusion of the 2025 Triennale of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), hosted in Accra.
Speaking at a press conference after the event, Dr. Apaak emphasized that the future of education in Africa depends heavily on technology-driven learning and the responsible use of AI tools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
“AI is now the talk of town. How ready are we? As a government, we are making strenuous efforts to deploy it not only for learners but also for teachers and school heads,” Dr. Apaak said. “However, we must ensure that AI becomes a catalyst for positive outcomes, not a source of harm.”
He noted that Ghana, with encouragement from the President, Vice President, and teacher unions, is taking deliberate steps to embed digital literacy and AI at all levels of education — from primary school through tertiary institutions. Dr. Apaak revealed plans to host a National Conference on AI and Education to explore how artificial intelligence can be applied in curriculum design, data analysis, personalized learning, and school management.
Drawing inspiration from countries such as Mauritius, where children are introduced to digital tools from early primary levels, Dr. Apaak said Ghana aims to replicate and adapt similar models to meet its national development goals.
“The world is moving rapidly, and we cannot afford to be left behind,” he said. “Our goal is to ensure every Ghanaian learner and teacher is digitally empowered for the 21st century.”
The three-day ADEA conference, which brought together African education ministers, experts, and development partners, also focused on foundational learning, educational financing, and the use of local languages in teaching. Participants commended Ghana for its leadership and innovative approaches to educational reform.
The Executive Secretary of ADEA, Mr. Albert Nsengiyumva, praised Ghana’s commitment to educational transformation and said the organization would continue to support countries across Africa in adopting technology and AI-driven approaches to improve learning outcomes.

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