The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has promoted the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s security framework as a means of improving the country’s digital efforts and international visibility.The National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) commandant, Alhaji A.S. Adeleke, was represented by deputy commandant D. E. Egbeji, and the agency’s director-general, Kashifu Inuwa, discussed this in a meeting that was shared with Cointelegraph behind closed doors.Inuwa highlighted the different approaches that the IT and security industries use in their work.He emphasized how the IT and security sectors can collaborate to leverage innovations in artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) to advance the security space.
Inuwa emphasized that collaboration in the IT and security domains is consistent with the NITDA Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP 2.0) and that the organization is open to forming significant collaborations.This is especially pertinent to the pillar that highlights forming strategic alliances and working together.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), financial institutions, and the NITDA should work together, the NITDA argued in November 2023.The organization focused on utilizing cutting-edge technology, like artificial intelligence and data analytics, to enhance digital payments.Upon further investigation, Inuwa concluded that AI is a global force to be reckoned with.He responded quickly, provided solutions, cleared up any confusion, and stressed their importance in helping to make responsibilities more doable.
NISS commandant Adeleke responded to the discussions by saying that the institute was eager to absorb knowledge from NITDA’s experiences.According to Adeleke, the NISS seeks to gather important information for an executive brief intended to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in the formulation and execution of policies.He stated.
“We are here to benefit from your experience and to gather all that we can from the beginning of the course. By the end, we aim to deliver an executive brief to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR that will facilitate policy formulation and implementation.”
Through projects such as the establishment of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) and the National Artificial Intelligence Policy, the NITDA is promoting the growth of AI in Nigeria.Five million naira ($6,444) in funding for forty-five AI-focused firms and researchers were announced by the Nigerian government in October.Part of the recently launched Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme, this program aims to make it easier for AI to be widely used to propel economic growth.