The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse at the Ga Mantse Palace, assuring the Ga State of the government’s commitment to including the Ga and Adangbe languages in a Google-partnered artificial intelligence learning platform.

Speaking during the visit, Mr. Iddrisu emphasised the central role of language in defining culture, stressing that no indigenous language should be marginalised in national educational policies.

“Every society is its culture, and language is at the forefront of the definition of that culture,” he said.

He added that it would be unthinkable for any government to exclude an indigenous language, particularly the Ga language. Mr. Iddrisu assured the Ga State that he would personally supervise their inclusion and hold discussions with President Mahama on the matter.

The Education Minister’s assurances were met with appreciation from traditional authorities, who described his visit as timely and reassuring. They noted that his engagement reflected a refreshed agenda that aligns with the aspirations of the Ga people.

The visit forms part of broader stakeholder consultations as the Ministry of Education works to integrate local languages into emerging digital and AI-powered learning platforms, aiming to promote inclusivity and preserve Ghana’s linguistic heritage.

Google plans to invest $1 billion in Africa and has already invested $37 million in establishing an AI Centre of Excellence for research and innovation in Ghana.