The Executive Director of the Mother of All Nations Foundation, Ishaq Abubakar Zico Newton, has urged donor organizations to support Ghana’s efforts to integrate technology into its education system.
Mr. Newton, also an ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Lead Implementer, emphasized the importance of external assistance in advancing technology-driven learning to modernize and enhance educational outcomes nationwide.
Speaking at the Deutschorden-Gymnasium School in Germany, during a ceremony to mark the International Day of Education 2025, on the theme “AI and Education: Human Agency in an Automated World,” he stressed the immense potential of integration of technology into education.
He stated that research has demonstrated the positive impact of AI on education, especially in enhancing personalized learning, adaptive systems, and administrative efficiency. Mr. Newton, therefore, emphasized that by utilizing these advancements, “we can create an educational environment that fosters both technological progress and personal growth.”
“AI is rapidly transforming our world, enhancing efficiency and reshaping various sectors, including education. It is essential that we embrace this technology to foster a more personalized learning experience,” he stated.
Furthermore, he noted that the technology can analyze individuals learning patterns and needs, creating customized educational experiences among other things that can help students to earn at their own pace.
“AI-driven Intelligent Tutoring Systems offer additional support outside the classroom, providing instant feedback, practice exercises, and explanations. These systems help students master difficult concepts in real-time, bridging the gap between classroom learning, independent and virtual study.”
However, he cautioned that as AI is integrated into educational systems, it is key to note how incumbent the role of human agency is.
“AI should be seen as a tool to empower individuals, enhancing their capabilities rather than replacing them. Human oversight is essential to ensure ethical use, prevent biases, protect privacy, and maintain fairness.”
Mr. Newton urged that control must be retained over important decisions and understand the implications of AI-driven outcomes, ensuring a balance between automation and human leadership.
Adding that “Lifelong learning remains a shared responsibility; individuals must actively engage in their learning journeys to ensure meaningful growth and impact.”
He acknowledged that the theme for the celebration of the International Day of Education 2025 prompts profound reflections on education’s transformative power in equipping individuals and communities to navigate, understand, and influence the rapidly advancing technological landscape.
“Education, a fundamental right enshrined in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, calls for free and compulsory elementary education for all. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), adopted in 1989, further emphasizes making higher education accessible to every child.”
While recognizing the privilege of being part of the ceremony for International Education Day in Germany, he also emphasized the efforts made by the Mother of All Nations Foundation over the past decade to transform the lives of young people in underprivileged communities in Ghana.
