Dr Lola Olukuewu Calls for AI Curriculum Reform in Nigeria

Stakeholders and technology experts have warned that Nigeria risks leaving its students unprepared for the future labor market unless the government urgently overhauls the nation’s educational curricula to reflect the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI). This warning was issued during the StudyIn Global Study Conference in Lagos, themed “Future Ready: Succeeding in an AI-Driven World.” Dr Lola Olukuewu, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and founder of Bloom Academy for Artificial Intelligence, stated that within the next three to five years, AI will become a full-blown co-worker in various careers.

She emphasized the need for Nigeria to reform its educational system, as current curricula are outdated compared to global standards. Olukuewu called for a coordinated approach to curriculum reform and urged the government to create clear timelines for introducing relevant subjects.

She also encouraged students to develop solutions to real-world problems rather than merely using existing AI applications.