NIGERIA'S FUTURE DEPENDENT ON AI- ICT EXPERT CLAIMS

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Chibuike Aguene, the CEO of BilduP, has stated that Nigeria needs to capitalise on the remarkable advancements in artificial intelligence in order to compete with other countries worldwide.

Aguene stated that AI has arrived to stay, emphasising its worldwide domination and transformative potential, while speaking at the Sunday launch of the nation’s first indigenous AI software in Enugu.

The software’s remarkable features, which include student assessment, autonomous thinking, and customised learning solutions catered to different learning styles and paces, have the potential to completely reshape and revolutionise the educational system.

He said, “Our nation cannot be left behind. What we are witnessing today is the first African indigenous breakthrough in AI technology, aimed at redefining and transforming our educational system in Enugu State, South East, and Nigeria at large. We have gathered here today to unveil the Bildup AI startup, with a primary vision to empower everyone, everywhere to make a difference.

“We are happy and excited to announce this breakthrough innovation that will redefine the way students learn, practice, and succeed. What we are witnessing today is a full demonstration of the power of AI in helping students. Over the past few days, we have had students from different schools learning with the AI, interacting freely. And what is even very special about the AI that we are talking about today is its origin. It is built here in Nigeria, and this is the first of its kind.

“What is very important and interesting about this super AI is that it can think independently, assess students, understand their level of proficiency, understand their level of pace, and of course, their learning style and use that to create a personalised learning solution for them”.

He decried the one solution for all models, stating that with AI, multiple learning systems are possible.

“One of the greatest problems we have in the education sector is one solution for all. If you look at the past couple of months, there has been serious attention on issues concerning AI. The Federal Government has been going around the states talking about how it wants Nigeria to lead in this space. So, we are excited today to announce the full power of AI.

“This is a full expression. You will hear the AI interacting as though they are talking to a real human being. Every student now both in Nigeria and around the world, can have access to a personal tutor who is super intelligent, smart, thinks independently, reasons and uses that knowledge to create a personalised learning for the different students”, he said.

Aguene also dismissed the claims in some quarters that AI would soon take over the jobs of human teachers.

“Teachers are great people. Rather, what we have built is to enhance what they are doing to enable them to achieve more. Artificial intelligence drives us to explore uncharted territories and break new ground.

“Together, we are not just building technology, we are shaping the future. Our minds are open, our ambitions are high, and our passion for progress is boundless.

“In this space, we believe in the relentless pursuit of knowledge, the beauty of collaboration and the power of perseverance,” Aguene added.