FG broadcasts one other N2.8billion Google assist to advance AI expertise growth in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Financial system (FMCIDE) on Thursday introduced contemporary N2.8 billion assist from Google to speed up AI expertise growth throughout Nigeria.
This assist, which is offered as a grant from Google.org to Knowledge Science Nigeria, will bolster the Ministry’s ongoing AI-driven initiatives to upskill youth and under- and unemployed Nigerians, with a concentrate on AI talent growth and training.
The most recent helps adopted a N100 million dedication from Google to the Nationwide Centre for Synthetic Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) AI Fund, which was introduced in September.
In line with an announcement from the Ministry, this grant is a part of Google.org’s broader $5.8million dedication to assist digital abilities packages throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.
A lift for digital transformation in Nigeria
Commenting on the event, the Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Financial system, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, emphasised the significance of this assist in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation
“This assist from Google is a testomony to our dedication to positioning Nigeria as a pacesetter in AI innovation.
“By leveraging Google’s experience and assets, we’re creating alternatives to equip Nigerians with the talents they should thrive within the world digital financial system.
“This can be a main step ahead in our journey in direction of a extra inclusive and revolutionary future for all Nigerians,” he mentioned.
How the fund can be utilised
The N2.8billion Google.org grant will assist Knowledge Science Nigeria’s work with the Federal Ministry’s AI expertise growth packages, together with:
- DeepTech Prepared Upskilling Programme: To supply 20,000 younger Nigerians with superior technical abilities in information science and AI, making ready them for careers on this quickly rising area.
- Expertise AI Programme: To equip 25,000 educators with the instruments and assets to show 125,000 younger individuals about AI, inspiring the following era of AI innovators.
- Authorities AI Campus Programme: To upskill policymakers and public servants in AI policymaking, guaranteeing that Nigeria’s AI insurance policies are developed and carried out responsibly.
Backstory
Earlier this 12 months, the Ministry set the stage for AI integration in Nigeria by internet hosting the Nationwide Synthetic Intelligence Technique (NAIS) Workshop, adopted by the discharge of the Nationwide AI Intelligence Technique.
- This technique goals to leverage AI to drive {economic} development, enhance governance, and improve the well-being of all Nigerians.
- This new assist from Google.org will construct on this sturdy basis, additional cementing Nigeria’s place as a pacesetter in AI innovation on the continent.
Earlier this month, the federal government additionally launched a $1.5 million AI initiative backed by Luminate, a worldwide basis working to make sure that everybody has the data, rights, and energy to affect the choices that have an effect on their lives.
