By joshua 
Kogi State Embraces AI: Training Aims to Boost Productivity and Growth.
Dignitaries gathered at Government House, Lokoja, for a three-day Artificial Intelligence capacity building training organised by the Tinubu/Ododo 2027 Continuity Support Group. The event aims to equip participants with practical AI knowledge for governance, business, and public service.
Key highlights:
– Theme: “AI for Productivity, Efficiency, and Profitability”
– Speakers emphasised AI’s role in modern economies and development
– Training covers AI applications in governance, business, and public service
– Aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s economic transformation and youth empowerment efforts
*Commissioner’s Remarks*
Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA, FCTI, stressed AI’s importance in shaping modern economies. “AI is no longer a futuristic concept,” he said. “It’s a present-day tool for improving productivity, enhancing efficiency, and driving profitability.”
*Training Objectives*
– Bridge knowledge gaps in AI and digital literacy
– Prepare citizens for a technology-driven future
– Enhance technical capacity and competitiveness
The training drew participants from various sectors, including students, entrepreneurs, and civil servants, who expressed optimism about applying AI knowledge to real-life ventures.