Bosun Tijani, the minister Communications & Digital Economy, and his predecessor, Isa Pantami seem to be engaged in a war of words over the ownership of Artificial Intelligence project.
While stating the benefits of adopting cutting-edge technologies such as AI in raising the productivity of users for our collective prosperity, Tijani noted the increased attention on AI across the world and growth in investments in the technology in Nigeria. He added: “The centre is a special purpose vehicle created to promote research and development on emerging technologies and their practical application in the areas of Nigerian national interest.
Pantami wondered why a relaunch was necessary considering the fact that the project was already being implemented. Tijani thinks differently saying the relaunch has multiple deliverables including but not limited to the AI Collective which is a community of practice collaborating towards accelerating the nation’s collective prosperity through an inclusive Al ecosystem.