AI Will Create More Jobs, Says Ex-UNIPORT Registrar
She emphasized that AI is meant to facilitate work and cannot replace human intellect, especially in tasks that require understanding the culture and language specific to university administration.
AKACHI NOEL 
University administrator and former Registrar at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Dorcas Otto, has stated that the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not replace human intellect or lead to job losses. Dr. Otto made this assertion while delivering the first Annual Lecture at River State University's Registry Day event.
She emphasized the need for people to upgrade themselves to properly fit in and utilize deployed technology. According to her, AI will facilitate jobs rather than replace them. Dr. Otto highlighted the strategic role of registry staff in the daily running and development of universities, underscoring the importance of equipping them to handle emerging challenges such as AI technology.
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She emphasized that AI is meant to facilitate work and cannot replace human intellect, especially in tasks that require understanding the culture and language specific to university administration.
The event, themed "Registry, Heartbeat of University Administration in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects," was attended by various university stakeholders including the Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Prof. Nlerum Okogbole, and the outgoing Registrar of the university, Dr. Sydney Eyindah
Prof. Okogbole commended the innovative spirit of Dr. Eyindah in transforming the administrative landscape of the university and expressed the institution's commitment to sustaining excellence among registry staff.
Dr. Eyindah highlighted the importance of the registry department in university administration, stating that no academic department can effectively function without the support of registry staff.The event also featured the presentation of awards to retired staff, including the former Registrar, Mrs. Daba Odimabo.
