Creative Industry

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

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6 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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CAFA Targets $500bn Fashion Economy At Canex Wknd 2026

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1 week ago

November 1, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Confederation of African Fashion (CAFA) will present its roadmap to grow Africa’s fashion economy from an estimated $30 billion to $500 billion at CANEX WKND 2026 in Lagos.

Marking its first anniversary on November 5, CAFA will unveil a joint stand with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts, formerly the National Arts Theatre, on November 5, 2026.

CAFA President, Aare (Prof.) Lai Labode, said the institution works with African governments to align sourcing, production, trade and intellectual property policies, ensuring African creativity generates greater value for African businesses and communities.

Nigeria became the first country to sign the African Fashion Industry Growth Charter on November 5, 2025, when the Honourable Minister Barr. Hannatu Musa Musawa signed on behalf of the Federal Government.

Speaking ahead of the unveiling, Minister Musawa said: “Afroliganza seeks to build a structured, values-driven fashion economy rooted in African heritage, led by African institutions, and positioned for global impact.”

On employment potential, the minister emphasized that Investment in fashion will create millions of jobs, particularly for women and youth.

Registered in Rwanda, with an office in Kigali and a desk at the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, CAFA is also working with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs towards African Union adoption of the Charter. Rwanda is progressing towards becoming its second participating country and the first in East Africa.

Its first year saw fifty nations gather at the Egbaliganza-Lisabi Festival in Abeokuta and a signed MoU with Türkiye’s ASRIAD.

CAFA’s programmes promote processing African raw materials into finished apparel locally. ‘Own What We Create’ addresses intellectual property protection, while the CAFA Certified Seal and CAFA Heritage Mark support standards and authenticity. African Global Fashion Houses are currently being established across international markets.

The African Global Fashion Games will debut in Nigeria in 2028, bringing designers together under national colours. Held every three years, the Games will alternate between African and international hosts, combining competition with investor meetings, deal signings and policy discussions. Its Instant Craft event gives competing nations identical materials and a fixed clock, placing skill at the centre of the contest.

CAFA is inviting creatives, fashion designers, artisans, diplomats, economists, investors and policymakers to its CANEX stand. Visitors can explore the roadmap, ask questions and identify opportunities to contribute through design, manufacturing, investment, research, trade and international partnerships. The stand will be open daily from November 5 to 8.

CAFA calls on the African Union to adopt the Charter, and governments to sign the Games Register and form national teams.

“Fashion has always told the world who Africa is. Now Africa will decide what fashion pays,” Aare Prof. Lai Labode said.

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