Educators and students in Nigeria have been urged to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in education while maintaining critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
The call came during a quarterly forum themed “Artificial Intelligence: Turning Disruption into Advantage,” held at Bature, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of the ‘Thinking Reimagined’ series by Live Abundantly.
Founder Dr Ama highlighted AI’s potential to transform business and work, stressing the need for users to understand the technology rather than rely on it blindly. “AI will not take away your job; it helps you complete tasks more quickly,” she said.
John Todd of Charterhouse Lagos cautioned against over-dependence on AI in schools. “Students must study, think, and understand. The challenge is developing the skills to use AI responsibly,” he said, stressing ethical use and recognition of AI’s limitations.
Eric Oliver, CEO of AidTrace, urged African nations to invest in local infrastructure to process raw materials used in AI technologies. “Instead of exporting resources, Africa could develop the capacity to turn them into finished products, generating revenue and strengthening the economy,” he said.
The forum highlighted AI’s promise but underscored the importance of responsible adoption in education and industry.
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