Lagos State to release Nigeria’s first-ever guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) deployment and management in the coming weeks, marking a significant milestone in the country’s tech landscape. The announcement was made by Olatunbosun Alake, Lagos State Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, during the official launch of Dyna.Ai’s operations in Nigeria.
Alake explained that the guidelines are designed not as rigid policies but as frameworks to ensure that AI products developed today will be safe, ethical, and beneficial for future generations. “They are just guidelines to make sure that you and I are building the kinds of products that, in the future, we will be proud to let our children use and not try to protect them from,” he said.
Alake called for collective responsibility in managing the technology, noting that unmanaged AI could be “reputationally radioactive.” He emphasized that the greatest value from AI will come when it aligns with the public good, reaffirming Lagos State’s commitment to becoming a hub for responsible AI innovation.
Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, underscored the Federal Government’s dedication to fostering a secure and forward-thinking digital ecosystem. “Our approach to AI and financial technology encourages creativity while ensuring transparency, data protection, and digital security,” Igoin said.
Dyna.Ai, a global AI solutions provider, chose Nigeria as its strategic entry point into Africa, citing the country’s size and rapid digital growth. Tomas Skoumal, Chairman and Co-President of Dyna.Ai, highlighted the company’s plans to invest in local talent and infrastructure, aiming to scale innovation from Nigeria across the continent.
