ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PLATFORM FOR STAKHOLDERS IN STI ECOSYSTEM-NNAJI

Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has said that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will create a great platform for all Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) resources and stakeholders in the country.

Nnaji said this, during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding(MOU} between the Ministry and DAIMLAS CORP a US based technology firm, recently, in Abuja.

According to Nnaji ‘’the collaboration will help every State in Nigeria to align with National Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) goals, encourage innovation by providing a place for collaboration and research as well as open doors for International partnerships, and growth’’.

He further said that the partnership is also, a big step forward in strengthening Nigeria’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) sector, which is a key part of our 2017-2030 STI Roadmap in the country.

To this end, the Minister commended DAIMLAS CORP for believing in Nigeria’s potentials and then, urged everyone involved to support the project, adding that together, we can make STI, the driven force of the country’s growth and development.

Speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Esuabana Nko Asanye said that many emerging innovative technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, will discourage our teeming youths from migrating to other Countries as they will be enhanced to develop their talents for a better future.

She pointed out that it will assure improved agriculture, health and infrastructure sectors as well as achieving our desired goal by 2030.
Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of DAIMLAS CORP, Joseph Wehbe said that the idea of the project is to ensure that all the states in the Country align with the 2030 innovation Roadmap, of building a home grown technologies rather that consumers of technologies nation.

He further said that He is here to represent a New Jersey based Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem Company, adding that its outreach was inspired by the Honorable Minister’s Press Conference in January 2024 to operationalize the STI 2017-2030 Roadmap

Atuora Obed O.
Director, Information and Public Relations.

44 thoughts on “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: PLATFORM FOR STAKHOLDERS IN STI ECOSYSTEM-NNAJI”

  1. Aniefiok Adam Essien

    Good day all, I wish the intent ship should be extended to all the participants especially those who have gotten up to diploma academically.

  2. This is a very good innovative for Nigerian youths and civil servants opportunity . thanks for the ministry and our president of Nigeria .

  3. Taofeek Abdulwasiu

    I am Taofeek Abdulwasiu this is great opportunity by ministry for of innovation science and technology
    Thank 🙏
    I am very interested in Ai and so easy way perform activities

  4. Many thanks to the federal government of Nigeria and especially to the honourable minister for this very laudable project that will take nigeriàns from out of poverty and make us not only creative but employers of labour.👍

  5. I applaud the Federal Government for the commendable initiative of establishing an AI Academy. This is a significant step towards equipping citizens with the skills needed to thrive in the evolving technological landscape. However, I would like to humbly request that resources and support be made available for the local development of AI-driven devices such as drones and robots post-training. This approach will not only reduce dependency on imports but also foster innovation, create jobs, and position our nation as a leader in AI technology.

  6. Auwalu Mustapha Abubakar

    This is wonderful, and great opportunities for us Nigerians. I pray to Allah for the success of this program and to be part of it from the beginning to the end of it ameen.

  7. This is a good move by the federal government.however,we have seen programs similar to this(3MTT) not yield the required impact in the lives of average Nigerians.
    If the ministry can employ expert training providers that have a well structured curriculum,it will be more impactful, rather than living it in the hands of shabby organizations.
    Secondly,it’s one thing to have a skill and another to have the resource to fully convert the skills to source of livelihood and also undertake research that drives our dear country to greater heights.to this effect,the government should look at providing laptops for top graduating individuals and also present a reliable internship opportunities for the participants.it takes time for one to reach a stage of contributing positively with this skills hence proper guidance after the program should be a major concern.

  8. This is a good move by the federal government.however,we have seen programs similar to this(3MTT) not yield the required impact in the lives of average Nigerians.
    If the ministry can employ expert training providers that have a well structured curriculum,it will be more impactful, rather than living it in the hands of shabby organizations.
    Secondly,it’s one thing to have a skill and another to have the resource to fully convert the skills to source of livelihood and also undertake research that drives our dear country to greater heights.to this effect,the government should look at providing laptops for top graduating individuals and also present a reliable internship opportunities for the participants.it takes time for one to reach a stage of contributing positively with this skills hence proper guidance after the program should be a major concern.
    God bless Nigeria.

  9. I have just registered ,and hope to get a great deal on AI.
    And after the training, I hope to say to say, thank you, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology for the opportunity.

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