The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Daimlas Corporation, a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities. This collaboration is expected to create new opportunities for small businesses to harness the power of AI, driving innovation, productivity, and economic growth in Nigeria.
The initiative aims to empower academic institutions with cutting-edge AI resources, research opportunities, and a platform for AI-driven education. The ultimate goal is to foster an AI ecosystem that will not only benefit universities but also small businesses across Nigeria by providing access to advanced technologies and research.
At the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the NUC, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, expressed optimism about the potential impact of the collaboration. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the success of the project, which will help Nigeria's universities remain at the forefront of AI research and development. "This is a great initiative, and we are excited about its potential to support universities and small businesses alike," Professor Ribadu said.
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Joseph Wehbe, the CEO of Daimlas Corporation, highlighted the importance of AI in driving global economic growth and emphasized that the AI ecosystem being developed in partnership with the NUC would support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. "In a fully functioning AI ecosystem, universities, research centres, labs, and entrepreneurs will all work together, providing pathways for businesses to participate in the growing AI economy," Wehbe explained.
Wehbe also noted that Daimlas has successfully established similar ecosystems in locations such as New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, and Saudi Arabia, and expressed commitment to ensuring that Nigerian universities and small businesses have the tools and resources needed to thrive in the AI-driven world. He emphasized that the platform being developed with the NUC will provide Nigerian businesses access to AI technologies, allowing them to improve their operations and compete globally.
With this collaboration, small businesses across Nigeria are set to benefit from AI-driven solutions that can improve productivity, efficiency, and innovation. The initiative is expected to open doors for entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation, positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global AI economy.
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