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NCC committed to develop AI technologies in Nigeria- Danbatta

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

The Executive Vice Chairman, ECC, of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta has stated that the Commission will develop the use of Artificial intelligence, AI, technologies in Nigeria.

Danbatta disclosed this at the 11th Edition of Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition in Abuja, with the theme, “Artificial intelligence & Africa”.
Danbatta who was represented by the Head, Consumer Information and Education, NCC, Dr. Emilia Nwokolo said, “The Nigerian Communications Commission is fully committed to supporting the development and deployment of AI technologies in Nigeria and across the continent.”
The NCC EVC stated that the Commission is working
to create an enabling regulatory framework that promotes innovation while safeguarding the interests of consumers and citizens.

” We are also collaborating with stakeholders to establish AI research and development centres, incubation hubs, and startup ecosystems to nurture homegrown AI talent.”

Speaking on the theme of the Digital Conference, Danbatta, emphasized that it highlights the country’s commitment to exploring the power of technological drive to achieve economic growth, social development, and innovation across the African continent.

 He called for the nurturing of a generation of AI experts, especially the youths to elevate Africa’s position in the global AI landscape and also create job opportunities for the younger generation.

Danbatta further advocated for an inclusive work by citizens to build, sustain an AI powered Africa that will improve the life of all.

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