Stakeholders Call for Intentionality in Adopting AI With Ethical Considerations

Mary Agbu, the Country Director of StudyIn Nigeria, emphasized the importance of balancing AI adoption with ethical considerations and educational values during the StudyIn Global Study Conference 2026. Agbu called for inclusive discussions involving parents, schools, and other stakeholders to help students make informed decisions about their studies and career paths. She stressed that education should continue to promote values and ethics as AI becomes more prevalent.

Adiba Ofungwu, the Chief of Staff and director at StudyIn Nigeria, highlighted a significant gap between Nigeria's education system and the demands of the evolving global learning landscape. She explained that students require adequate preparation to compete with their international counterparts, many of whom have already become accustomed to AI-driven learning environments.

Ofungwu urged StudyIn to bridge this gap by providing students with the necessary information and guidance to navigate global higher education opportunities and prepare for changing educational demands.

During the conference, Dr Lola Olukuewu, the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and founder of Bloom Academy for Artificial Intelligence, stressed the need for Africans, specifically Nigerian students, to be equipped to be future-ready in an AI-driven world. Olukuewu maintained that integrating AI into education should be balanced with an understanding of the value system and ethics of education.

She warned that AI is here to stay and that the educational system needs to adapt quickly, drawing parallels to the rapid changes brought about by the Internet. Olukuewu emphasized the importance of preparing learners for the evolving global landscape and career opportunities, urging them to adapt proactively rather than reactively.