The federal government has launched the Nigeria Artificial
Intelligence (AI) scaling hub in partnership with the Gates Foundation to
accelerate the responsible adoption of AI technologies in health, education,
and agriculture.
The initiative was announced on Monday, during the signing
of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the federal ministry of communications,
innovation and digital economy and the Gates Foundation in Abuja.
According to the ministry, the hub is supported by a $7.5
million commitment from the Gates Foundation over three years.
The ministry said the hub is expected to deploy mature AI
solutions that improve lives and create opportunities for Nigerians.
Speaking at the ceremony, Bosun Tijani, minister of
communications, innovation and digital economy, said the partnership will help
Nigeria develop AI responsibly and support innovators to turn ideas into
impact.
“By working with the Gates Foundation, we are strengthening
our capacity to ensure that AI-driven solutions are developed responsibly and
deployed equitably,” the minister said.
“The AI Scaling Hub will serve as a catalyst for Nigerian
innovators — providing the resources, mentorship, and support necessary to
translate ideas into impact”.
Uche Amaonwu, Nigeria country director at the Gates
Foundation, said the partnership reflects a commitment to ensuring that the
benefits of AI reach underserved communities.
“We’re proud to support the Nigeria AI Scaling Hub with the
Government of Nigeria and Lagos Business School, investing in local talent and
innovation to ensure the benefits of AI reach those who need them most,” he
added.
The launch of the scaling hub follows the introduction of
Nigeria’s National AI Strategy in April.
According to the ministry, the strategy is designed to serve
as a model for other African countries and contribute to the continent’s
economic growth.
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