The Nigerian Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and Communication Technology Solutions Centre in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The proposed centre aims to promote research, innovation, and digital skills development, positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global technology space.
Sponsor of the bill, Senator Adeyemi Adaramodu of Ekiti South, said the centre will drive collaboration among government, academia, and private industry to boost local innovation and job creation.
“Nations that fail to invest strategically in these technologies risk being left behind in the 21st-century knowledge economy,” Adaramodu warned, highlighting how AI, digital innovation, and advanced technologies are increasingly reshaping governance, commerce, education, healthcare, and national security.
“Nations that fail to invest strategically in these technologies risk being left behind in the 21st-century knowledge economy,” Adaramodu warned, highlighting how AI, digital innovation, and advanced technologies are increasingly reshaping governance, commerce, education, healthcare, and national security.
“Artificial intelligence is the new frontier of human progress. Every developed nation is investing in AI infrastructure and innovation centres. Nigeria cannot afford to lag behind,” Adaramodu stated.
He described the choice of Omuo-Ekiti as strategic, noting the state’s strong educational background and potential for regional growth.
The bill received broad support and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation for further legislative action.
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