NECA seeks Media Trust’s partnership, secures slots to train 100,000 Nigerians on AI

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), on Friday said it had secured slots to train at least 100,000 Nigerians on Artificial Intelligence (AI). It said the training was part of efforts to boost technological advancement in Nigeria, adding that the organisation has evolved and now investing heavily on Artificial Intelligence. The Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt […]

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), on Friday said it had secured slots to train at least 100,000 Nigerians on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

It said the training was part of efforts to boost technological advancement in Nigeria, adding that the organisation has evolved and now investing heavily on Artificial Intelligence.

The Director-General of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the disclosure when he led his team to the headquarters of Media Trust Group in Abuja.

Speaking on the plans for the year, he noted: “The Employer Summit,” which has become the biggest employers’ advocacy platform that is focused strictly on business and economy, will be doing the fifth edition from June 29 and 30 in Abuja.

On the purpose of the visit, he said it was “to extend our arms of partnership to Daily Trust to explore the opportunities of partnership so that we can also have your influence in playing a major role in the context of the summit,” Oyerinde added.

In his response, the Editorial Director, Media Trust Group, Ibrahim Shehu, recounted the partnership between Media Trust Group and NECA, expressing readiness to provide necessary media support in hosting this year’s conference.