Accra: Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has urged African governments to build quality, equity-indexed education systems that are innovative, inclusive, and responsive to 21st-century demands. He emphasized that education across the continent must evolve in response to the global technological age.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf by Professor George K.T. Oduro, Technical Adviser, at the 4th Africa Education Summit, Ghana 2026, held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. The event, organized by the Global Skills Hub United Kingdom, was themed 'Advancing Edtech Integration in African Education: A Unified Roadmap for Action.'
Mr. Iddrisu highlighted that education remains the foundation of national development as digital technologies continue to reshape societies and economies. He noted that education systems across Africa cannot afford to remain detached from technological progress. The Minister emphasized that education technology should serve as a powerful instrument for expanding opportunities to every child, irrespective of geographical location or socio-economic circumstances.
He pointed out that Ghana's education sector has recently made progress in integrating technology through coordinated digital initiatives and continues to pursue an ambitious agenda to position educational technology at the center of national transformation. Mr. Honey Olawale, Director of Global Skills Hub, commended Mr. Iddrisu for his leadership in championing Ghana's educational transformation.
Mr. Olawale stated that enhancing technological development in education is not only about increasing access to tools and devices but ensuring a real impact on learners. He called for stronger collaboration among education stakeholders across Africa, urging them to combine competences to address educational and technological challenges facing the continent.