University AI Committee Pays Courtesy Visit to Vice Chancellor, Outlines Strategic Roadmap.
The Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Committee of the University recently paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, reinforcing institutional commitment to innovation and emerging technologies.
The visit served as an opportunity to formally introduce the committee, welcome the Vice-Chancellor, and present its ongoing activities and strategic direction.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson, Prof. Christiana Chikodi Okezie, outlined the committee’s mandate, emphasizing its role in advancing the understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including its ethical implications. She noted that the committee is working towards developing a comprehensive AI operational policy to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper regulation of AI usage within the University community.
She further highlighted the committee’s responsibilities in monitoring data usage, focusing on data control, regulation, and the flow of information within and beyond the institution. According to her, drafting the policy framework remains a top priority.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor commended the committee for its initiative and urged members to fast-track the policy development process. He revealed that the University is already collaborating with about three companies on AI-related initiatives and assured the committee of full institutional support, contingent on clearly defined terms of reference.
Also speaking, Prof. Nkechinyere Nwokoye reaffirmed the committee’s capacity, noting that all members are certified AI practitioners committed to delivering impactful results.
In her closing remarks, Prof. Okezie expressed gratitude for the Vice-Chancellor’s support and reiterated the committee’s dedication to achieving its mandate.
Other members of the delegation include Prof. Ikechukwu Onyenwe (Vice Chairman), Okoye Nneoma Emelechi (Secretary), Prof. Richard Uwakwe, Prof. Titus C. Okeke, Prof. Francis Nwankwo, and Prof. Nkechinyere Nwokoye.