As part of the move to drive Africa’s technology revolution, the first artificial intelligence, AI-focused University is coming to Africa.
Lagos, Nigeria is the destination as the pioneers, Wini Group has concluded plans to establish it in Epe, area of the state.
The institution, Wini University, aims to transform the continent into a global hub for technological innovation, addressing unemployment by equipping Nigerian youths with cutting-edge skills in AI and positioning the nation as a major player in the global AI market.
Chairman of WiniGroup Nigeria, Olukayode Akano, said that the institution
was inspired by the world’s first Artificial Intelligence university, established in Qatar, which attracted top scholars and innovators from countries like China, India, the United States, and Europe.
He said: “The proposed university will empower young Nigerians to create groundbreaking solutions that will redefine industries and economies. By equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge in technologies like blockchain, cloud computing, generative AI, OpenAI, data science, and machine learning, it positions them for leadership in the rapidly evolving global AI market.
“The Nigerian journey began in 2016, when a group of visionaries from Boston and Nigeria came together with a shared dream. After years of planning, securing expressions of interest from the National University Commission, NUC, and rallying support, the vision for Wini University is now taking shape.
“This project is not just about academics; it is a bold step toward transforming Lagos into the Silicon Valley of Africa,a hub where innovation and technology converge to solve real-world problems.
“In 2013, President Vladimir Putin of Russia declared that the nation leading in Artificial Intelligence would dominate as the next global superpower.
“Over a decade later, this prophecy continues to unfold as AI becomes the axis on which industries and human advancement revolve.
He noted that the global AI market is projected to reach $4.6 trillion by 2040.
He was convinced that with the rapid growth of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, Wini University represents an opportunity for Africa to claim its place on the global technological map.
Meanwhile, Wini Group, is optimistic that the varsity will revolutionise education in Africa and serve as the nucleus for Africa’s first Silicon Valley powered by AI.
