Kaduna Adopts AI, Robotics To Drive Economic Growth

Kaduna State government has partnered with global tech giants to provide artificial intelligence (AI) skills for 5,000 women across the state.

Governor Uba Sani, who stated this when he opened the third “Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Summit” held in Kaduna, said his administration is committed to harnessing the power of digital technology to drive economic growth, improve governance and enhance the quality of life of citizens.

Sani said with the rapid advancement of technology in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics his government does not want its citizens to be left behind.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, stated that societies that neglect artificial intelligence and robotics will be left behind: “AI and robotics have become an unstoppable hurricane.

It is safer to flow with it.

We are partnering with global tech giants such as Google and Huawei to advance our technological capabilities. Through the partnership with Google, for instance, we are providing AI skills specifically targeted at empowering 5000 women in the state.”

He said the state has launched initiatives to foster innovation and technological advancement within the state which included the establishment of the Kaduna Technology City, among others.

The governor added that Kaduna State is also investing in fibre optics infrastructure, and data centres: “We are proud to support the burgeoning youth-run private innovation hubs springing up all around the state. These hubs serve as vibrant ecosystems for creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship, and we are committed to providing them with the necessary resources and support to thrive.”

Also at the summit, the president of Nigeria Computer Society, Dr Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, said the adoption of AI and Robotics holds immense potential to streamline government processes, enhance service delivery, drive productivity and competitiveness across sectors.