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The inaugural 2025 AI Awareness Day in Higher Education was a collaborative effort, held on Monday, February 17, 2025. It was co-hosted by the Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE), National Universities Commission (NUC), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Okebukola Science Foundation (OSF) and the Association of African Universities (AAU), underscoring the collective commitment to advancing AI education in Nigeria.
The event’s objectives were multifaceted, including raising awareness about AI’s role in revolutionising higher education in Nigeria. It also aimed to present a situation report on Nigeria’s progress in AI education and its contribution to global AI research. Importantly, the event was a platform to celebrate the significant achievements in AI education and research within Nigerian higher education institutions, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the academic community.
One of the event’s highlights was the presentation of awards to recognise outstanding contributions to AI research, education, and policy within the Nigerian higher education system. The first position in the universities category for the Best AI Application for Enhancing Teaching and Learning went to *Prof. Onyenwe Ikechukwu Ekene* of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Five scholars tied for the second position. These are Dr Oguntosin Victoria of Covenant University; Dr Oluwakemi Olurinola of Olabisi Onabanjo University; Professor Busari Mutiu of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, and Professor Ibezim Nnenna of University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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