Dr Ayuba Tuodolo – Founder& CEO, AI Safety Nigeria
Dr Ayuba Tuodolo is a Nigerian technology leader, cybersecurity professional, AI safety advocate, and founder of AI Safety Nigeria. He is recognised for his contributions to responsible artificial intelligence development, technology governance, cybersecurity, and digital policy discussions across Africa.
With more than 15 years of experience in cybersecurity and technology governance, Dr Tuodolo has built a career focused on helping organisations navigate emerging technologies while promoting secure, ethical, and responsible innovation. His work spans artificial intelligence, cyber resilience, technology policy, digital transformation, and capacity building.
Dr Tuodolo is the Founder and Executive Director of AI Safety Nigeria, an organisation dedicated to advancing awareness, education, research, and advocacy around AI safety and responsible AI development. He is also the convener of Nigeria’s first AI Safety Summit and the African Cybersecurity Convention, initiatives designed to foster dialogue on the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies.
In addition to his work in Nigeria, he serves on the Advisory Council of Blacks in AI Safety and Ethics (BASE), a United States-based organisation focused on promoting diversity, inclusion, and responsible practices within the global AI ecosystem.
Career and Leadership
Throughout his career, Dr Tuodolo has held leadership positions across technology, cybersecurity, and innovation-focused organisations. He has led initiatives involving cybersecurity strategy, network security, digital infrastructure, technology consulting, capacity development, and organisational growth.
His leadership experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of technology and cybersecurity companies operating across Africa, where he has worked on projects involving information security, cyber defence, technology governance, and enterprise digital transformation.
As a technology entrepreneur and executive, he has consistently championed the importance of secure technology adoption, responsible innovation, and building local capacity to address emerging digital challenges.
AI Safety and Technology Governance
Dr Tuodolo’s work increasingly focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, governance, and public policy. Through advocacy, education, and stakeholder engagement, he promotes greater understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with advanced AI systems.
His areas of interest include:
- AI Safety
- Responsible AI
- AI Governance
- Cybersecurity
- Technology Policy
- Digital Trust
- Emerging Technologies
- Capacity Building
- Public Interest Technology
- Risk Management
He advocates for approaches that balance innovation with safety, accountability, transparency, and societal benefit.
Education and Professional Background
Dr Tuodolo has an academic background spanning human physiology, pharmacology, information technology, and cybersecurity. He has also undertaken professional training and certifications in computer and information sciences, cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing, information security, and technology governance.
His multidisciplinary background provides a unique perspective on the relationship between technology, people, governance, and societal impact.
Contributions and Recognition
Among his notable contributions are:
- Founder and Executive Director, AI Safety Nigeria
- Convener of Nigeria’s First AI Safety Summit
- Convener of the African Cybersecurity Convention
- Advisory Council Member, Blacks in AI Safety and Ethics (BASE), USA
- Advocate for Responsible AI Development in Africa
- Technology Governance and Cybersecurity Leader
- Public Speaker on AI Safety, Cybersecurity, and Digital Policy
Areas of Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence Safety
- Responsible AI
- AI Governance
- Cybersecurity
- Technology Governance
- Information Security
- Digital Policy
- Risk Management
- Capacity Building
- Emerging Technologies
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