President John Mahama is set to inaugurate the highly anticipated Education Review Conference in mid-February 2025, according to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu.

The conference aims to evaluate the current state of education, explore its future trajectory, and propose strategies to foster equity and enhance the sector’s contribution to building a competitive and skilled workforce for the country.

Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Friday to commemorate International Day of Education, Mr. Iddrisu highlighted the significance of the upcoming conference. He noted that it would serve as a platform for key stakeholders to deliberate on actionable solutions to strengthen education across all levels.

This year’s International Day of Education, celebrated on January 24, is themed “Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” The theme underscores the transformative role of AI in education, emphasizing its potential to personalize learning, automate processes, and increase access for underserved communities.

Mr. Iddrisu stressed the importance of leveraging AI to address educational inequalities, particularly in remote areas. He called for collaborative efforts to integrate adaptive technologies that meet the diverse needs of learners while promoting inclusivity.

“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.

The Minister also emphasized the need to empower educators to design curricula that incorporate digital literacy, AI ethics, and critical thinking, enabling students to succeed in a rapidly automated world.

To realize these goals, Mr. Iddrisu outlined the government’s commitment to expanding fibre and broadband infrastructure across educational institutions, ensuring reliable internet connectivity as a foundation for digital literacy.

“You cannot prepare for a digital literacy future without internet connectivity. We need to collaborate with the Ministry of Communication and other private sectors in order to be able to ensure stable Internet connectivity,” he said.

He commended stakeholders in the education sector for their unwavering dedication to advancing learning and contributing to national development.

“Your dedication to advancing the transformative power of learning is the foundation of our nation’s development,” Mr. Iddrisu remarked, urging all partners to work towards an education system that is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving challenges and opportunities of the modern world.