By Ashiadey Dotse
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that artificial intelligence (AI) will be integrated into Ghana’s education system to equip young people with skills for the digital future.
Speaking at the official launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy in Accra on Friday, 24 April, 2026, the President said the move is part of a broader plan to position the country as a leader in innovation and technology.
He explained that AI, coding, robotics, and electronics will soon be introduced at the basic school level to prepare children for emerging global opportunities.
President Mahama said the Curriculum Review Committee of the Ministry of Education has been tasked to complete its work by the end of June this year to allow for the rollout of the new subjects.
He noted that the strategy will be implemented over a 10-year period, with clear targets and measurable outcomes. According to him, government will closely monitor progress to ensure that implementation remains focused and effective.
The President also revealed plans to establish a Responsible Artificial Intelligence Office to coordinate activities, oversee implementation, and ensure that the strategy achieves its objectives.
By 2035, he said, Ghana aims to build a strong national AI ecosystem that will expand digital literacy, create jobs, support entrepreneurship, and promote local innovation. He added that the plan will also strengthen data protection, encourage the use of indigenous languages in technology, and improve public service delivery.
Mr. Mahama stressed that the strategy is designed to be inclusive, ensuring that people in the informal sector, persons with disabilities, and women are not left out of the digital transformation. He added that innovation hubs will be encouraged to grow beyond Accra, while universities will be supported to lead in advanced research.
The President expressed gratitude to partners, including the United Nations, the Responsible AI Lab at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and other industry stakeholders for their support in developing the strategy. He also invited more partners to invest in Ghanaian talent and innovation.
He described the initiative as a national call to action, urging government, academia, the private sector, and the youth to work together to ensure that AI drives inclusion, productivity, and national development.
“Let us build an AI future shaped by our own values and use innovation to serve our people,” he said.
