en.Wedoany.com Reported - Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, met with Luminate's new Chief Executive Officer, Melanie Hui, during the National AI Trust Workshop in London, with both sides focusing on strengthening cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence.
The meeting reflects the ongoing collaboration between Nigeria and Luminate in advancing the country's AI ecosystem, including support for national policy formulation and institutional mechanisms. Tijani noted that Luminate has played a long-standing role in Nigeria's technology and innovation landscape, with this partnership dating back to support he received during his early tenure at the Co-Creation Hub and continuing into his current role as minister.
Tijani pointed out that this partnership has always been built on a shared commitment to leveraging innovation, technology, and local talent to drive sustainable development and inclusive economic growth. Luminate has supported several key initiatives in Nigeria's AI ecosystem, including assisting in the development of the National AI Strategy, providing funding for the AI Collective, and ongoing involvement in establishing the National AI Trust. These efforts aim to strengthen AI governance frameworks, ensuring that emerging technologies are developed and deployed in a responsible, inclusive, and locally relevant manner.
The London talks are part of Nigeria's push to establish itself as a leading voice in AI policy in Africa, with a focus on building institutional capacity and fostering partnerships with global stakeholders. Officials stated that continued collaboration between the government and international partners will remain a core strategy for Nigeria in building a robust and sustainable AI ecosystem.
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