FG Launches AI, Robotics Skills Hub In Kwara, Targets 15 More States
The Federal Government is set to expand its digital learning intervention to 15 more states as part of efforts to equip Nigerian youths with skills needed to compete in an increasingly technology-driven economy. The expansion was announced on Tuesday at the commissioning of a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative ICT Experience Centre at the Kwara State University […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Skills Hub in Kwara State University (KWASU) as part of its strategy to equip Nigerian youths with essential technology skills for the digital age. This initiative, a component of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aims to increase access to digital learning opportunities across 15 additional states, including Adamawa, Bayelsa, Borno, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Katsina, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Rivers, Yobe, and Zamfara.
The expansion follows the commissioning of an ICT Experience Centre at KWASU, which will serve as a pilot project for the nation's six geopolitical zones. Designed to promote innovation, research, and graduate employability, the hub will feature an ICT laboratory, interactive digital displays, conference spaces, and exhibition facilities aimed at practical learning and technological advancement.
The Centre will equip students and academics with expertise in emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics, and software development, thereby bridging the gap between academic learning and industry demands. Speaking at the centre's inauguration, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu emphasized the importance of these ICT Experience Centres in shaping the future of young Nigerians, aligning with the government's commitment to fostering digital literacy and innovation across the country.
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