RESPONSIBLE USE OF Ai
UNIZIK VICE CHANCELLOR, PROF ANYAEHIE URGES SOUTH EAST TO EMBRACE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Anyaehie, has urged people of the South East Nigeria to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and use it to promote development in the region.
He made the call on Friday, November 13, 2026, while delivering his opening remarks as Chairman of the Occasion during the South East Zonal IT Assembly held at the International Conference Centre, Awka, Anambra State.
The event, with the theme "Technology-Enhanced Development in the Era of AI: The Pros and the Cons," brought together stakeholders in technology, education, business and government.
Anyaehie said AI offers many benefits in education, healthcare, agriculture and business. He explained that the technology could improve teaching and learning, help doctors detect diseases early, support farmers and make businesses more productive.
However, he warned that AI also comes with challenges, including job losses, data privacy concerns, poor internet access and inadequate electricity.
He called for more investment in digital skills training to prepare young people and workers for the changing world of technology.
The Vice-Chancellor also urged the South East to move beyond using foreign technologies and begin developing its own solutions to local problems.
He encouraged participants at the assembly to come up with practical ideas that would help the region benefit from AI while reducing its risks.
The South East Zonal IT Assembly was organized by the Greater South-East Zone of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) in collaboration with regional tech and academic partners
Prof. Chinedu O. Nebo (former Minister of Power) and current Vice Chancellor of University on The Nigeria served as the Keynote Speaker during the event.
Highlights of the event included research abstract presentations, panel discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI), tech exhibitions, and the IT Awards celebrating regional excellence.
Public Relations Unit, UNIZIK
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