Approximately 40 African countries are attending the IndabaX Nigeria 2025 conference at Summit University in Offa, Kwara State, bringing together over 300 AI experts, researchers, and enthusiasts.
Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, the institution’s Vice Chancellor, disclosed in a press briefing that the event will also launch a new generation of AI technology developed by a pan-African team. He emphasised that this conference is the largest of its kind on the continent, with participation from more than 30 tertiary institutions.
“Allaying fears that AI could worsen unemployment, Aibinu argued that artificial intelligence would instead open new employment opportunities and fuel economic transformation.
“Contrary to widespread fears, AI will not displace workers en masse. Instead, it will create new industries and job roles that never existed before,” he said.
The VC described AI as the engine of the knowledge economy, with the potential to revolutionise commerce, education, agriculture, and national security. As part of practical innovations, he revealed that his team is currently developing an AI-powered solution to combat egg theft in smallholder poultry farms.
“We’re using AI-driven surveillance and detection systems to support farmers. This is just one example of how AI can directly address community-based challenges,” he said.
Aibinu also highlighted how emerging technologies such as drones and machine vision could help strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture by enabling remote surveillance, object tracking, and precision targeting.
“AI is the naked truth of our time. It is here to stay and it’s here to help,” he said, adding that the IndabaX 2025 conference is focused on the democratisation of knowledge, ethical AI development, and the creation of practical solutions to Africa’s development challenges.
