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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has flagged off an 18-day Artificial Intelligence (AI) training workshop, aimed at training two million Nigerians at the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo.
Declaring the workshop open, Uzodimma emphasised the importance of AI in economic growth, political development and digital literacy. The governor also proposed the inclusion of AI in school curriculum.
He said: “As we embark on this AI training today, I urge all participants to be attentive throughout the duration. AI is important to economic growth, political development and it will improve digital literacy.
“I want to appeal that at the end of this workshop, AI should be made a part of our curriculum, and integrate every part of AI in curriculum and programmes. We’ve seen the importance from food production and consumption, AI has what it takes to make it better.
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Coordinator of the project, David Boison, explaining the importance of the workshop, tagged, “Train the trainers,” said it was aimed at empowering the participants with AI skills and knowledge. He also disclosed that the trainees would be empowered with cash.
Pro Chancellor of UAES, Professor Nelson Alino in his remarks, highlighted the benefits of AI in education, agriculture, productivity and governance.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Christopher Eze expressed delight that the workshop would position Imo State at the forefront of subnational AI innovation in Nigeria.
He also noted that the workshop was expected to contribute to the development of an AI-literate and AI-powered Imo State, positioning the state for future growth and development.
Professor Charalabos Doumanidis delivered the keynote address at the occasion.
