APEN to Develop Local AI Model for Nigerian Education

The Association of Private Educators in Nigeria (APEN) has announced plans to create a contextualized Artificial Intelligence (AI) model specifically designed for Nigeria's educational needs and socio-cultural realities. This initiative aims to ensure that AI adoption in classrooms preserves local values and cultural identity while equipping students with global competencies.

APEN's 16th annual conference, themed ‘Human First: Leading with Purpose in the Age of AI’, will take place on November 2 and 3 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, with over 300 delegates already registered. Mrs. Bolanle Adewole, Chairperson of the Planning Committee, emphasized the risks of relying on foreign AI models that do not reflect Nigeria's realities.

The conference will gather school proprietors, administrators, teachers, parents, and international education partners from 14 Nigerian states and parts of East Africa. APEN aims to provide a platform for private educators to engage with government policies affecting education, while also ensuring that Nigerian children maintain their cultural identity in a globalized world.