Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) has intensified its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) education, equipping students, staff, and alumni with practical knowledge on responsible AI use as the technology expands across sectors.
In a one-day intensive training workshop organised in collaboration with the United States Consulate General in Lagos, more than 300 participants were trained on the ethical, practical, and responsible deployment of AI tools.
The programme covered key themes, including ethical principles in AI, decision-making frameworks, cyber safety, and data privacy, reflecting YABATECH’s drive to ensure the responsible and beneficial use of AI by future technologists and innovators.
Dr Ibraheem Abdul, Rector of YABATECH, emphasised the strategic importance of the initiative, noting that AI has become a “defining force in education, governance, business and everyday life.” He described the partnership with the U.S. Consulate as a “visionary collaboration” aimed at advancing technological education, promoting innovation, and instilling ethical practices in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.
Dr Abdul added that YABATECH’s vision extends beyond producing skilled technologists to nurturing responsible innovators and global citizens who can harness emerging technologies for societal good.
Expert speakers at the event challenged participants to move beyond passive consumption of imported technologies and become active contributors to the global AI ecosystem.
This initiative is part of YABATECH’s broader strategy to integrate digital skills into its academic and professional training frameworks, reinforcing Nigeria’s capacity to compete in an AI-driven global economy.
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