From Ridwan Bolanle, Abuja
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has advocated the adoption of technology-driven strategies to combat terrorism, cybercrime and border security challenges facing Africa.
TheNewsZenith reports that Shettima made the advocacy while hosting members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Abuja.
According to Shettima, Africa and Nigeria are currently navigating the most troubling times, especially in the security and economic arenas.
“The challenges we face require innovative solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents opportunities to address issues in agriculture, healthcare, financial inclusion and security.
“Africa is the youngest continent and our tech-savvy youths are essential in bridging the skill gaps needed to tackle these challenges.
“Where there is a will, there is always a way,” TheNewsZenith quotes the VP as saying.
He drew attention to successful Nigerian unicorns such as Moniepoint, Interswitch, Flutterwave and OPay.
Shettima stressed that despite infrastructural deficits, “these companies demonstrate that with innovation and determination, Nigeria can achieve remarkable success”.
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Earlier, NISS Commandant, Joseph Odama, lauded the success of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17.
Odama informed the VP that the course started in February with 91 participants from Nigeria’s military, paramilitary, federal and state ministries.
“Five other African countries – Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Rwanda and the Gambia – also participated in the course,” he said.
According to him, the theme of this year’s course is “Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Economies in Africa: Challenges and Prospects”.
“The course has fostered rigorous academic discussion, strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving.
“Since its inception, NISS has graduated 961 participants, significantly enhancing national security strategies and international cooperation,” TheNewsZenith quotes the commandant as saying.
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