The Federal Authorities has introduced the coaching of over 200,000 Nigerians on Synthetic Intelligence (AI) and rising applied sciences to construct a digitally expert workforce and place the nation as a continental chief in AI innovation.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Know-how, Chief Uche Nnaji, disclosed this throughout the tenth Annual Symposium and Awards of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Nigeria Worldwide Chemical Sciences Chapter, held on the Nationwide Open College of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.
The Minister, who was represented by Dr Patricks Oghuma, Particular Assistant to the Minister and Workforce Lead, Technical & Administration, Minister’s Venture Supply, Monitoring and Analysis (PROD-ME), stated the coaching was a part of ongoing nationwide plans to deepen the adoption of AI throughout sectors.
“In the present day, we discover ourselves on the crossroads of a revolution the place synthetic intelligence and chemistry converge to create new frontiers; this highly effective synergy presents a imaginative and prescient of the long run wherein innovation and sustainability work hand in hand.
“This gathering is a exceptional milestone that exemplifies our collective dedication to innovation and educational excellence.
“As we discover the theme of sustainability by way of AI-driven chemistry, allow us to do not forget that the long run shouldn’t be predetermined – it’s formed by our actions right this moment,” Nnaji stated
Bridging analysis and real-world affect
Nnaji additionally used the chance to deal with the hole between scientific analysis and real-world software
“Chemists have a significant function to play in attaining the Sustainable Improvement Objectives (SDGs); nonetheless, many good scientific contributions stay buried in journals or educational cabinets, by no means reaching the industries or policymakers that might convey them to life.”
“The disconnect between analysis, software and coverage is a vital subject; we should bridge this hole by way of transformational analysis that embraces AI, and is designed to resolve real-world issues.”
“Let me reiterate, chemistry is on the coronary heart of the SDGs; no significant progress may be made with out the contribution of this subject, and this symposium offers a worthwhile alternative to generate concepts that may strengthen our nation,” he stated
AI as a software for sustainable growth
The Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Olufemi Peters, stated the combination of AI into chemistry has opened up new frontiers for sustainable growth.
“It’s the infusion of AI, with its energy to mannequin, predict, and optimise, that now opens new frontiers in lowering waste and power consumption; optimising chemical processes and enhancing the event of extra sustainable applied sciences and options.”
Peters defined that NOUN is dedicated to analysis and technology-enhanced schooling that addresses nationwide challenges.
“At NOUN, we’re deeply dedicated to the beliefs of accessible, Know-how-Enhanced schooling and cutting-edge analysis that addresses nationwide growth and international objectives.”
“This symposium aligns completely with our institutional imaginative and prescient of fostering innovation that’s each scientifically rigorous and socially accountable. Thus, as a practising chemist, I’m elated, albeit excited, to be internet hosting this epoch-making occasion,” he stated
He known as on contributors to see the conversations from the symposium as important instruments for driving a resilient and knowledge-based financial system.
“The conversations throughout this symposium, from AI-enhanced inexperienced chemistry to sustainable supplies and good manufacturing, mustn’t simply be seen as mere educational pursuits, however as well as, as necessities to constructing a resilient, knowledge-driven financial system in Nigeria and throughout Africa,” he famous
The Chair of the ACS Nigeria Chapter, Prof. Edu Inam, highlighted the society’s ongoing dedication to analysis mentorship and pupil engagement. She famous that the ACS had remained lively in internet hosting campus occasions and outreach programmes to foster analysis participation and mentoring amongst younger scientists.
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