Develop African AI alternatives to tackle the continent's challenges, University of Lagos VC

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, has called on African countries to develop homegrown artificial intelligence solutions. Ogunsola claimed that these African-native AI solutions should be developed to tackle challenges faced by the continent. The University of Lagos VC made the call at the 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (MIRG-ICAIR 2025), held for three days at the University of Lagos Multipurpose Hall, Akoka, Lagos. The conference, which was themed “Building Sustainable AI-Driven Transformation Infrastructures for African Economies,” was attended by undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as participants from other institutions worldwide. Several technology organizations also participated in the event, showcasing AI tools and other innovations . University of Lagos VC urges African-native AI solutions Speaking at the conference, Ogunsola, represented by Prof Olufemi Saibu, the Director of Quality Assurance and Servicom Unit, said that Africa needs robust and scalable digital technologies...

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