Recently, Huawei Cloud held the AI4Naija forum in Lagos, bringing together more than 120 participants from various sectors to discuss the potential of AI in Nigeria.
Forum Goals and AI Opportunities in Nigeria
The AI4Naija forum themed "AI in Action: From Theory to Practice" gathered participants from government, finance, and other sectors to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in Nigeria. Huawei Cloud showcased its latest AI advancements to support local enterprises and accelerate the country's digital transformation.
Keynote Speakers' Presentations
In his opening speech, Hugo Hu, Managing Director of Huawei Cloud Nigeria, emphasized that AI is becoming a pivotal engine for growth, allowing Nigeria to seize new opportunities. He highlighted three key initiatives by Huawei Cloud in Nigeria:
1. The Young Nigeria Talent Program 2. AnAI Foundation for an Intelligent Nigeria 3. A Dynamic Nigeria AI Practice
Dr. Olusola Ayoola, CEO of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria, also delivered a keynote speech underscoring the importance of AI as a core driver of the country's digital transformation and economic growth.
Hands-On Session on Building AI Agents
Huawei Cloud hosted a practical session titled "Build Your First AI Agent on Huawei Cloud", which attracted many participants. During this session, experts guided attendees in understanding the core components of AI agents and their applications in real business scenarios. Participants completed the process of creating an AI agent in just 40 minutes, exploring knowledge base construction and intelligent Q&A.
The AI4Naija forum by Huawei Cloud marked an important milestone in promoting AI technologies in Nigeria, opening up new opportunities for collaboration and further development in the digital technology sector.
