OpenAI, in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has announced the establishment of Africa’s first OpenAI academy. The initiative will provide free courses and training opportunities for individuals to access AI tools and innovative skills.
While revealing the initiative, OpenAI’s Africa Lead, Emmanuel Lubanzadio, per The Cable report, noted that the facility will provide free AI learning resources and capacity-building opportunities for students, researchers, and professionals across Africa. The facility will be officially unveiled on Wednesday.
“The OpenAI Academy can be accessed by everyone globally. It provides free courses on how governments, scholars and individuals can use AI tools like ChatGPT effectively,” he said
Lubanzadio described the partnership with UNILAG as a strategic step needed to make AI knowledge accessible for Africans. He noted that initiatives of this kind play an active role in shaping the future of technology in Africa.
In addition, he stressed that the decision to lay the academy’s foundation in Lagos was driven by UNILAG’s pedigree as an institution that drives technology-backed education. He believes innovations developed in Africa can serve as models for solving global problems.
“Our collaboration with the University of Lagos will establish the first OpenAI Academy in Africa, beginning this week, with sessions led by facilitators who will showcase how AI is being used across Nigeria and the continent,” he added.
Notably, the initiative is a testament to UNILAG’s continued force in channelling innovation with the interplays of tech and education. The facility, being the first OpenAI Academy in Africa, provides an avenue for students, researchers and innovators to tackle everyday issues in Nigeria and Africa with tech-backed ideas.
The partnership between OpenAI and the university marks a significant step in supporting local talent and innovation.
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