School Curriculum: NGO Unveils National Project Towards Equipping Nigerians With Essential Knowledge, Ethical Understanding of AI

   Hammed Shittu in Ilorin 

A non governmental organisation,
Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), has unveiled a national project aimed at equipping Nigerians with essential knowledge, safety awareness, and ethical understanding of artificial intelligence (AI).

The group said that the initiative was in align with the Federal Government’s newly introduced curriculum for basic and senior secondary schools.

The BBYDI’s Communication Director, Mr. Sanni Alausa Issa, who spoke with our correspondent in Ilorin, Kwara state capital on the launch of the project also further revealed that a Validation Workshop for the AI Literacy Curriculum was held last week at the University of Ilorin, where experts and educators reviewed the materials for nationwide adaptation.

The initiative was tagged ‘AI Literacy for Everyday People’.

Issa stated that a similar of such initiative was launched in Osogbo, Osun state capital recently, describing the project as a “national effort designed to make artificial intelligence understandable, usable, safe, and ethical for all Nigerians, regardless of age, education, or location.”

The event brought together media professionals, representatives of the Federal and State Ministries of Education, civil society organisations, educators, and innovation partners.

Issa noted that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s recently reformed national curriculum, which focuses on creativity, skills, and values-based education.

“This is the Nigeria we have always envisioned ; a country where education keeps pace with the world, and where technology is guided by ethics, safety, and inclusion, not exploitation,” he stated.

Mr. Issa explained that the AI Literacy for Everyday People programme is built on four key pillars; Understanding, Use, Safety, and Ethics and seeks to help Nigerians not only adopt technology but also engage with it critically and responsibly.

“The most powerful technology in the wrong hands, or used without judgment, can deepen inequality and fuel misinformation.

“Our mission is to ensure Nigerians understand what AI is, use it productively, apply it safely, and uphold ethics in its use,” he said.

The initiative features a comprehensive approach that includes Framework and Curriculum Incorporation, ensuring that AI literacy is embedded in both basic and secondary school education.

It also comprises a Radio Drama Series to be aired in Yoruba, Pidgin, and Hausa across Osun and Kwara States to simplify AI concepts for diverse audiences.

Other components of the programme include Flashcards for primary schools, Storybooks for secondary schools, Train-the-Trainer programmes for teachers, parents, and youth community champions, a draft of Nigeria’s first AI Blueprint, and an Essay Competition for tertiary institution students to inspire critical thinking and innovation.

Mr. Issa further revealed that a Validation Workshop for the AI Literacy Curriculum was held last week at the University of Ilorin, where experts and educators reviewed the materials for nationwide adaptation.

He emphasised that BBYDI’s strategy is to ensure that AI education reaches every corner of Nigeria, combining policy, community engagement, and storytelling.

“A farmer in Kwara can learn about AI-assisted weather predictions in Yoruba; a student in Osun can understand digital safety through flashcards; and a parent can engage with AI ethics through relatable stories,” he explained.

Issa reaffirmed BBYDI’s commitment to work with the Federal Ministry of Education and relevant state agencies to make AI literacy a national reality.

“Our project complements the new curriculum. It turns policy into practice; one school, one teacher, one community at a time,” he said.

He called on the media to support the initiative by amplifying stories of innovation and inclusion.

“Tell the story of the teacher who used AI to prepare lessons, the student who found her passion for coding through our radio series, and the parent who learned that AI is not to be feared but used wisely,” he urged.

According to him, BBYDI aims to reach 100,000 learners ; including teachers, students, parents, and artisans ; in the first year of implementation, with plans for expansion nationwide.

“The future of AI in Nigeria does not belong to machines. It belongs to our people; their ethics, their creativity, their imagination, and their courage to use technology for good,” Issa concluded.

BBYDI also expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, whose generous support has been instrumental in helping make this initiative a reality.

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    Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

    President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the $400million Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal, in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

    The terminal, being the first indigenous one, came five decades after the previous ones.

    Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Tinubu said that with the resolution of the issues, especially that of Ogoni, the Otakikpo terminal will evacuate the crude oil produced from their land.

    He said, “I need to state that in the commitment of the government that is already talking with the Ogoni people to resolve the Ogoni problem. And once the Ogoni problem is resolved, this will be the best terminal that will evacuate the crude oil we produce from Ogoni”.

    The President, who sought the cooperation of Ogoni leaders for the production of the crude oil in their land, noted that the resource would never be beneficial to either the indigenes or the government when it lies idle.

    Tinubu said, “And that is why we are calling, talking with Ogoni people, Ogoni leaders, to say let’s revert back. If these things are buried there forever, Ogoni will never get any value from those resources. Nigeria will never get any value from those resources.”

    He said the era of battling with a lack of finance is over as the $5 billion African Energy Bank (AEB) is about to commence operations.

    According to him, the worst challenge in the upstream operation is access to finance, and the promoters of AEB have met all its obligations for the operations.

    “Let me also, assure Green Energy that the era of perhaps looking elsewhere for finance will soon be over.

    “We have discovered that the biggest challenge we have in Africa is access to, you know, finance. And that was why we’ve come up with the African Energy Bank, which is ready to go. Nigeria, as the host country, has met its obligations.

    “We have met all our obligations, legal, financial. We have met all our obligations. We are waiting, you know, for the bank to take off, which I think will take off, you know, any moment from now.”

    He commended the management of GEIL, recalling that the indigenous firm started from a marginal field the same time as other awardees who spent their finances on private jets, while GEIL decided to build an export terminal to create value in the industry.

    He assured the company and other operators that are keeping to the terms of their licenses of total support and collaboration.

    The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, said the terminal is historic on two levels.

    According to him, it expands Nigeria’s crude export infrastructure at a critical time and demonstrates the capacity of Nigerian operators to deliver world-class projects once thought possible only for international major players.

    He further noted that the Otakikpo terminal is significant to the present national crude oil production, that is, about 1.8million barrels, because the efficiency of evacuation and export is critical.

    Komolafe also said that by creating an alternative export hub in Rivers State, the Otakikpo terminal reduces over-reliance on existing terminals, many of which are operating at near capacity and are exposed to security and pipeline challenges.

    He stressed that the industry’s indigenous operators have evolved to the stage of accounting for 30% of the national production.

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    He also said it has a pumping capacity of 360,000bpd. The CEO added that since June 2025, the company has already completed four export operations, totaling one million barrels of crude oil.

    He said beyond the numbers, the terminal is a catalyst for national renewal as it opens the door for more than 40 stranded fields in the region, with over 3 million barrels of reserves, long held back by a lack of export infrastructure.

    According to him, the fields alone could contribute more than 200,000 barrels per day to the country’s production. “With this terminal, their potential can finally be unlocked.”

    In his speech, CEO of Lekoil, Lekan Akinyanmi said the inauguration of the export channel, through which Lekoil evacuates crude oil from the Otakikpo field, is in line with ongoing reforms to expand Nigeria’s production capacity towards Nigeria’s economic development.

    Akinyanmi stated that, “the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal is not just infrastructure; it is a symbol of progress, credibility, and the determination of indigenous producers to deliver value on a global stage.”

    He however, praised President Tinubu and the leadership of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission for creating an enabling environment, saying that the terminal represents a validation of the company’s commitment to consistency and building lasting value.

    “The commissioning of the Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal is a proud moment for Lekoil. It validates our commitment to building lasting value as an indigenous producer, delivering our crude to the market reliably while supporting our host communities and Nigeria’s broader energy ambitions. This milestone is a clear indication that Lekoil represents resilience, responsibility, and results,” Akinyanmi stated.

    Lekoil, along with Green Energy International Limited, her joint venture partner on the Otakikpo field (PML 11), has consistently demonstrated that indigenous oil and gas companies can operate at world-class standards, unlock resources, advance community development, and contribute to national production growth.

    According to Akinyanmi, with the unveiling of the terminal, Lekoil can now maximise the potential of Otakikpo, widely regarded as a prolific area for oil and gas nestled in the southeastern part of the Niger Delta basin, and ensure secure, efficient evacuation and re-enforce its reputation as a reliable supplier of Nigerian crude.

    “This achievement underscores Lekoil’s place as a trusted and responsible operator with a long-term commitment to Nigeria’s energy security and economic growth and its vision: to be the world’s leading exploration and production company focused on Africa”, Akinyanmi added.

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    Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the $400million Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal, in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers

    $1trn Economy: BPE Positioned as Knowledge Hub for Investors Seeking Opportunities in Nigeria, Says DG

    $1trn Economy: BPE Positioned as Knowledge Hub for Investors Seeking Opportunities in Nigeria, Says DG

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    Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Mr. Ayodeji Gbeleyi has stated that the agency has positioned itself into a trusted knowledge hub for investors seeking opportunities in a bid to transition the economy towards a $1 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) as envisioned by President Bola AhmedTinubu.
    Gbeleyi spoke in Abuja, Wednesday at the BPE Servicom day symposium, with the theme, “Reforming Responsibly through Effective Service Delivery.”
    According to him, stakeholders, and indeed all Nigerians, look up to the Bureau to lead the economic reforms embedded in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the current administration.
    To deliver on this responsibility, he explained that the BPE has consistently engaged development partners, the National Assembly , Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the media as well as local and foreign investors in a bid to grow the nation’s economy towards $1 trillion GDP.
    In a bid to meet the target, he said the BPE had positioned itself as a trusted knowledge hub for investors desirous of investment opportunities in the country.
    Gbeleye stated that the theme of this year’s symposium emphasised the broader impact of service delivery, adding that it seeks to reinforce awareness of the pivotal role that customer service plays in the fulfilment of BPE’s mandate while also promoting the ease of doing business in the country.
    He highlighted some of the deliberate measures undertaken by the BPE’s SERVICOM Unit, which was established on May 13, 2008 to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.
    They include, among others, conduct of regular surveys to gauge customer satisfaction with services rendered by the BPE, and continuous scrutiny and review of internal processes to identify and address areas requiring improvement.
    The DG noted that such initiatives reflect BPE’s unwavering commitment to upholding its core values, which are fully aligned with the mandate of SERVICOM, and to ensuring that its service delivery remains efficient, transparent and citizen-focused.
    The keynote speaker and a member of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP), Dr. Sam Ikoku wondered if the MDAs had made the desired impact to reflect the ideals of Servicom 21 years after it was launched.
    He asked rhetorically if the various sectors of the nation– the aviation sector and justice system, among others have witnessed the finer ideals of Servicom.
    Ikoku lamented that one of the reasons why new agencies keeping springing up was due to the failure of the existing ones in service delivery.
    He noted that a country like Singapore transformed from a developing country to the elite league of nations due to top-notch service delivery.
    Back home in Africa, he cited Rwanda and Ghana as two nations on the continent that are doing well in service delivery.
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