Creative Industry
Robotic Artificial Intelligence Will Helps Nigerian Youths, Student To Excel-Minister
….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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NTDA, NIHOTOUR Strengthen Partnership at Joint Management Retreat
The Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) recently held a joint management retreat at Ibeto Hotel, Abuja. The retreat brought together key management officials from both agencies to foster collaboration, address industry challenges, and develop strategies for advancing Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Speaking at the event, the Director-General of NIHOTOUR, Aare Dr. Abisoye Fagade, expressed excitement about the retreat and urged management staff of both agencies to engage in meaningful discussions to find lasting solutions to shared challenges. “We need to focus on strengthening inter-agency synergy between NTDA and NIHOTOUR”, he said. He also emphasized on the importance of teamwork in achieving sustainable growth for the sector.
The Director-General of NTDA, Chief Folorunsho Coker, called for stronger collaboration between the two agencies, stating, “It is time for collaboration, not competition.” He also highlighted the critical role of technology in transforming Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry, urging stakeholders to embrace digital innovations to enhance service delivery and global competitiveness.
The joint management retreat served as a platform for knowledge sharing, strategy alignment, and renewed commitment to the growth of Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality landscape. It reinforced the shared vision of both agencies to position Nigeria as a top destination for local and international tourists.
The retreat yielded actionable strategies that will drive growth and innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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