President John Mahama will open the much-anticipated Stakeholder Education Review Conference in mid-February 2025, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has said.
The conference, he said, would examine the state and future of education and make recommendations to improve the sector, achieve equity, and produce competitive and quality human capacity for the country.
The Education Minister announced this on Friday at a press briefing in Accra to mark International Day of Education, which falls on January 24.
The global day is themed: “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.”
The theme, he stated, highlights the influence of AI in reshaping education, offering unparalleled opportunities to personalize learning, automate tasks, and expand access to underserved communities.
Mr. Iddrisu called for strong partnerships to bridge the gaps in AI to deliver high-quality education to remote areas and foster inclusivity through adaptive technologies that respond to diverse learning needs.
He said educators must be empowered to create inclusive classrooms and design curricula that embed digital literacy, AI ethics, and critical thinking skills to thrive in an automated world.
The Minister called on stakeholders to advance a future where education remains equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the challenges and opportunities of the time.
“Let us harness innovation, uphold human agency, and ensure that education continues to be a beacon of hope for every child and every community,” he said.
He commended the tireless efforts of all stakeholders in the education ecosystem, saying, “Your dedication to advancing the transformative power of learning is the foundation of our nation’s development.”
To leverage the opportunities in AI, he said, the government must expand fiber and broadband infrastructure to all educational institutions to provide internet access.
“You cannot prepare for a digital literacy future without internet connectivity. We need to collaborate with the Ministry of Communications and the private sector to ensure stable internet connectivity,” he said.
