Women’s inclusion critical to engineering Africa’s future, Sanwo-Olu says (opens original article in a new tab)

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stressed the importance of women's inclusion in STEM for Africa's economic future, while the WITE summit focused on AI development tailored to local needs and infrastructure improvements.

• Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized women's inclusion in STEM as critical for Africa's global economic competitiveness.
• The summit highlighted the need for AI solutions tailored to local Nigerian contexts, including language, culture, and regional data.
• Experts called for improved infrastructure, particularly electricity and data access, to enable inclusive AI adoption.