The national rollout of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) UniPod, a flagship innovation hub designed to improve youth-led technology development and entrepreneurship, has began at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
‎The initiative, a partnership between the Federal Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and UNILAG, is part of the UNDP’s Africa Timbuktoo Initiative and was kicked off on Tuesday
‎Speaking on behalf of Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, said the initiative heralded a new era of university-led innovation.
‎He added that the initiative was not just a forum for discussion, but a platform for enterprise and national development
‎UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, described the launch as a transformative milestone for the university and the country.
‎She added that UNILAG had already laid a foundation in AI research, training, and startup incubation, and that the UniPod would unify and accelerate these efforts.
‎The initiative aims to position universities at the forefront of a continent-wide effort to harness innovation for economic growth and job creation.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.