The federal government said on Monday, April 15, that it would leave no stone unturned to ensure that Nigeria has a voice in the development and regulations of Artificial Intelligence on the global stage.
The Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani made the remarks at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja during the opening ceremony of a four-day workshop on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy organised by the Ministry. No fewer than 120 local and international organisations and professional groups, including the academia, are participating in the workshop.
Tijani, who praised the sponsors of the programme and other development partners, said Nigeria should show leadership from the perspective of Africa on how AI is deployed. The Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa in his remarks said Nigeria should benefit from the global AI market with an estimated Gross Domestic Product of 15. 7 trillion dollars by 2030.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Engr Farouk Yau, said it was heartwarming for Nigeria to assemble brilliant minds, innovators, and researchers who are united in shaping the future of AI in the country.