NITDA DG Advocates Human-Centric AI at GITEX Africa 2025

Bukola Olanrewaju 1 week ago TECHNOLOGY Leave a comment

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa joined global industry leaders at GITEX Africa 2025, advocating for a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence (AI).

Speaking alongside global industry titans on the main stage of GITEX Africa 2025, Inuwa explored the transformative potential of data-driven and intelligence-led strategies in reshaping business models and unlocking unprecedented opportunities across various sectors and nations through AI-powered processes.

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During the session titled “Harnessing AI for Strategic Leadership,” Inuwa stressed the critical need for integrating human intellect with technological capabilities to deliver impactful business value propositions and drive a unified strategic vision. He emphasised that a harmonious blend of human insight and AI analytics is crucial for fostering cohesive strategies within organisations and industries.

A key aspect of his address at GITEX Africa 2025 was the imperative to prioritise privacy and security as fundamental guardrails in the deployment of AI technologies. Inuwa argued that these principles are essential for unlocking deeper data insights, driving efficiency and innovation, while ensuring AI systems remain ethical, responsible, safe, and firmly grounded in human-centered values.

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GITEX Africa 2025, a prominent platform for showcasing technological advancements and fostering collaborations across the continent and beyond. The event served as a platform to showcase Nigeria’s commitment to the responsible adoption of emerging technologies.

Inuwa passionately advocated for the prioritisation of privacy and security as indispensable foundational principles in the deployment and utilisation of AI technologies. He stressed that these fundamental guardrails are crucial for unlocking deeper and more meaningful insights from data, driving operational efficiency and fostering innovation, all while ensuring that AI systems remain inherently ethical, demonstrably responsible, unequivocally safe, and firmly rooted in human-centered values and considerations.