Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Henry Owen
Johannesburg, South Africa – Vice President Kashim Shettima joined global leaders on Saturday at the Artificial Intelligence session of the ongoing G20 Summit, underlining Nigeria’s commitment to harnessing emerging technologies for sustainable development and economic growth.
The high-level session brought together top policymakers and technocrats shaping the global digital and economic landscape, including Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director of Global Institutions Amb. BB Hamman, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.
Discussions at the session focused on strengthening international cooperation on artificial intelligence, ensuring developing nations benefit from the rapid technological evolution, and aligning emerging technologies with sustainable development goals.
The presence of Vice President Shettima and the Nigerian delegation reflects the Tinubu administration’s strategic push to position Nigeria as a leader in tech diplomacy and the global digital economy. Observers note that this engagement also highlights Nigeria’s determination to influence global policy on technology while boosting domestic innovation capacity.
As the G20 Summit continues, Nigeria’s participation in discussions on AI underscores its intention to remain at the forefront of technological advancement and international economic dialogue.
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