Ghana Risks Losing Its Digital Edge—Education Minister Warns

In regards to Ghana’s digital readiness, Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has given a grim warning, stating that if immediate action is not made to improve infrastructure, access, and policy direction in the education sector, Ghana’s digital future is in jeopardy.

Speaking at a national stakeholders forum on digital learning in Accra on Tuesday, July 2, the Minister emphasized that Ghana faces the risk of falling behind if it does not act quickly to close the critical gaps in its digital education ecosystem, even as the world economy rapidly shifts into a digital and AI-driven era.

“We are not where we should be. Ghana’s digital future is at risk — not because of a lack of talent, but because of inadequate infrastructure, insufficient teacher training, limited internet access in schools, and a lack of a unified digital education policy,” Mr. Iddrisu stated.

He pointed out that there is a growing digital divide among students and educators nationwide as a result of the fact that many rural and underprivileged regions still do not have access to dependable electricity and internet. He went on to say that the problem is institutional as well as technological.

“We must shift from pilot programs and piecemeal interventions to full-scale national implementation. Digital education cannot be an experiment — it must be a core pillar of our national development strategy,” he added.

Mr. Iddrisu reaffirmed government’s commitment to bridging the digital gap by:

• Expanding broadband access to all public schools by the end of 2026,
• Accelerating the rollout of solar-powered internet solutions in off-grid areas,
• Introducing digital literacy at all levels starting from kindergarten,
• And delivering Ghana’s first comprehensive National Digital Education Policy by the first quarter of 2026.

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Participants in the discussion included representatives from the Ghana Education Service, the Ministry of Education, international development partners, ICT specialists, and the commercial sector. Participants talked about obstacles and suggested solutions to raise Ghana’s educational system’s level of digital preparedness.