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Robotic Artificial Intelligence Will Helps Nigerian Youths, Student To Excel-Minister

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4 years ago

September 17, 2020

….Launches IA Centre In Abuja

Joel Ajayi

Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare has revealed the National Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Centre across the Geo-political zones will indeed help Nigerian youth, students to excel in the country and in the world.

He stated this at the launching and unveiling of the National Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Centre (BREDHUB) on Thursday in Abuja.

Minister said that Al and Robotics is a tool aimed at improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness to human endeavor, lives, and businesses to meet international best practices

According to him, the Ministry will work closely with BredHub and other AI centers to train the youths and produce cutting edge technologies.

“I am confident that a center like this will provide our youth with opportunities for self -reliance, revenue generation, and for contributing to the economic growth of Nigeria.

“With the help of Artificial intelligence, convenience will be our best friend. Software that can learn our individual behavior, study our Patterns, and recommend what we need from there.

“Al and Robotics can be applied to any aspect of human endeavor as a tool to improve the quality of life while providing opportunities for those who have the knowledge.

“Therefore I am confident that a center like this will provide our youth with opportunities for self-reliance, revenue generation, and contributing to the economic growth of Nigeria. Humans and machines must coexist in this space in order for it to flourish.”

”It is time for us as a country to change that old notion, key into the system, and focus on its potential benefits and how it will help citizens to live better lives”.

He, however, pledged to support the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics in order to engage the youths and fast track Nigeria’s economic development.

“AI was the way to go in this 21st century as it will inspire the youths to create indigenous solutions to local challenges using advanced technology concepts.

“We will empower our youth to become professionals in coding and programming through BredHub.”

Minister revealed that he will be discussing with the Ministry of Education on how AI can be introduced into the school curriculum so that kids can embrace it a tender age.

Speaking further, Dare said AI will not lead to the loss of jobs as some individuals believe if AI is embraced: “Whenever Al is mentioned, many people tend to imagine science fiction stories about robots taking the jobs and ruling the world but I can personally assure you that it isn’t so.”

In his opening remark, Managing Director/CEO of BredHub Mr. Micheal Ahamefule said the center was meant to create a hub for young Nigerians to enhance their creativity and innovations for problem-solving.

“We are in the fourth industrial revolution where cutting edge technologies such as AI and Robotics are fast becoming the order of the day.

“We need to grow in line with these advance technologies in order to solve our daily problems and contribute to the economic development of our nation,” he said.

The managing Director said plans were underway to establish the center in the six geo-political zones of the country while organizing national competitions to discover new talents.

On his own executive director, Mr. Emmanuel Ihemadu said that BredHub has brought a way forward for Africa youth, he urged the youth, children, and student to key in into problem-solving, solution provider initiative brought to their doorsteps by BredHub.

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Stephanie Linus, Juliet Ibrahim 8 others Appointed Jury Members For Zuma International Film Festival

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1 day ago

November 13, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Ten-member 10 jury of reputable Nigerian and foreign filmmakers to adjudicate on all entries in the competitive category of the Zuma international film festival, 2024, scheduled to hold in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital from December 1st to 5th, which is jointly being organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has been announced.

Announcing the constitution of the ten-member jury through a statement issued in Abuja (on Monday, November, 11, 2024); Brian Etuk, NFC’s Director of Public Affairs, said “the jury is most critical to the selection of winning entries and composition of the jury reflects the premium and niche of ZUMA International Film Festival, as one of the continents fastest growing international film festivals and market events”.

He said, this explains why membership of the jury includes both Nigerian and foreign film stakeholders who have in the recent past promoted authentic Nigerian and African resonate stories, and continue to contribute immensely to the growth of inclusive global film production.

Stephanie Okereke Linus, an A-list Nigerian actress, filmmaker, activist with lead appearances in over 100 movies, including an Afro-Hollywood, USA Filmmakers Award for Excellence, Reel Awards for Best Actress, and recently, the AMVCA Award for Best Overall Movie in Africa as well as recipient of the AMAA Award for Best Nigerian Film for her impactful work DRY was named as the Chairperson of the Jury.

Other members are Kenneth Gyang- director of This Is Lagos, Mojisola as well as Oloture Netflix’s Original from Nigeria; Aisha Halilu Abdullahi – a docu-drama and documentary specialist; Ishaq Sidi Ishaq – an actor, writer and producer of “Kamilu”,‘‘Wasila’’; Charles Novia – an avant-garde Nollywood ﬁlmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, director and creative entrepreneur; Hakeem Kae Kazim – a supremely talented actor, producer, director of great cinematic portrayal of George Rutugunda in the Oscar-nominated Hotel Rwanda, as well as playing leading roles in The Librarian.

The Triangle, and knack for creating feisty and deeply thrilling characters; Sihle Hlophe – director with multiple awards and over 15 years of experience; Ronya Man – an acting coach and creative arts specialist with handles on Lahira, SIN.

The Johnsons, as well as Juliet Ibrahim – a bilingual (French and English) speaking multiple award-wining producer, director, entrepreneur with over 100 movie appearances. Zaiyanu Tanko Waziri, a veteran filmmaker and broadcaster with over two decades of professional experience was also named as member of the jury.

In the statement, Dr. Ali Nuhu, NFC’s Managing Director & Chairman, Festival Organising Committee, on behalf of its partner, the FCTA, congratulated Stephanie Okereke – Linus for emerging as Chairperson of the Jury. Dr. Nuhu said that the Jury Chairperson and her team’s roles are critical to the overall success of the Film Festival brand, which no effort has been spared in its organization in terms of content, attendance and participation. NFC; Nuhu averred, remains committed to achieving the objectives of sustaining the positive narratives that Nigeria with a huge creative economy, is indeed the hub of film production in Africa.

Zuma International Film Festival 2024, the 14th in the series and themed: Digital Renaissance: Embracing The Future takes place December 1st – 5th at Chida Event Centre, Abuja Nigeria. Meanwhile, Etuk added that the online registration portal of the film festival has opened, and intending participants can register through the link :- https://zumafilmfest.com/zuff-2024-registration.

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