Abuja — President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held important discussions with Google CEO, Sundar Pichai, over the possibility of advancing Nigeria’s role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital innovation. The meeting, which took place in Paris, France, according to a message President Tinubu posted on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, explored potential partnerships aimed at positioning Nigeria as a global technology hub. Following the talks, President Tinubu described the engagement as a key step towards leveraging AI and digital technology for national development.

President Tinubu plans to collaborate with Google on five key areas: improving scalable cloud infrastructure, equipping workers with future skills, promoting AI innovation and research, driving cloud adoption, and elevating Nigeria’s position as a hub for innovation and AI transition.

The president emphasized that the initiative would empower businesses, create new opportunities and establish Nigeria as a major force in the global digital economy. He further disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy will provide strategic oversight for the partnership, while the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will lead its implementation. “Nigeria is poised to take the lead in AI and technology–this is merely the start of an exciting journey!” President Tinubu declared. With the president’s push for AI-driven growth, Nigeria is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, leveraging global partnerships to drive innovation and economic progress

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