NIGERIA TO LEAD AI INNOVATION, SAYS TINUBU AFTER MEETING GOOGLE, ALPHABET CHIEFS
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President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria is ready to lead Artificial Intelligence innovations in Africa and will partner with Google to achieve this mission.
Tinubu stated this on his verified X handle on Wednesday, when he revealed details of his recent meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, in France.
He said he enjoyed the engagement and meeting with the Google CEO, which centred on advancing Nigeria’s role in Artificial Intelligence and digital innovation.
“Nigeria is poised to take the lead in AI and technology—this is merely the start of an exciting journey!
“We are exploring partnership opportunities with Google, which will focus on five key areas: enhancing scalable cloud infrastructure, equipping our workforce with essential skills for the future, promoting AI innovation and research, driving cloud adoption, and elevating Nigeria’s standing in the global tech landscape as a hub for innovation and AI transition,” the president posted.
He noted that Nigeria already had some bright prospects in the AI space, including Awarri Technologies.
According to him, the federal government is currently collaborating with Awarri Technologies to build critical AI software infrastructure that will meet the needs of the Nigerian market.
He noted that the partnership conversation with Google aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of his government, which, he said, emphasised economic diversification through industrialisation, digitization, and innovation.
“This will empower businesses, create new opportunities, and establish Nigeria as a significant player in the global digital economy,” the president stated.
He added that the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy will provide strategic oversight while NITDA will spearhead the implementation.
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