Nigeria invites global experts to collaborate on national AI strategy
Nigeria is extending an invitation to scientists of Nigerian heritage, as well as globally renowned experts who have worked within the Nigerian market, to collaborate in the formulation of its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.
According to Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, who made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated the development of a National AI Strategy.
The action will impact the way the government formulates new technological solutions for its critical national challenges. As a result, the government is broadening its co-creation strategy by assembling a selection of leading AI researchers with Nigerian heritage from around the world.
The Nigerian government has recognized that AI has developed into a versatile technology reshaping production and services, and holding immense potential for influencing societal progress and economic expansion.
We’re curating a list of the top researchers of Nigerian descent from all over the world to join us in co-creating a National AI Strategy. The strategy will help shape our approach to building innovative tech solutions to our most pressing national problems…1/2 pic.twitter.com/6JpPPps3oy
According to a study, artificial Intelligence could contribute a substantial $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with approximately $3 trillion attributed to enhanced productivity and $9.1 trillion arising from novel goods and services.
According to a white paper titled ‘Co-creating a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Nigeria’ referenced in the minister’s post, a sophisticated method was used to pinpoint accomplished AI researchers with
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