Gombe State University Trains Postgraduate Students on Ethical Use of AI

Gombe State University, through its University Advancement Office, in collaboration with Insight Africa Centre for Development, has conducted a two-day training programme on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence for postgraduate students.

The programme was designed to equip participants with knowledge and practical skills required to utilise AI tools effectively, responsibly and ethically in academic work, research and professional development. It also sought to promote digital literacy and strengthen research capacity.

At the opening ceremony, the Registrar, Dr Abubakar Aliyu Bafeto; the Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, Professor Joshua Abubakar Difa; the Dean of Postgraduate Studies, Professor Hajjagana Hamza; Professor Bala Modi; and the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Professor Babangida Mohammed, commended the initiative, describing it as timely and relevant to evolving demands of postgraduate education. They acknowledged the increasing significance of AI in higher education.

Declaring the training open on behalf of University Management, Professor Mohammed reaffirmed the University's willingness to collaborate with organisations whose initiatives align with its educational objectives. He encouraged participants to engage actively and make the most of the knowledge offered.

In his welcome address, the Director of the University Advancement Office, Dr Adamu Jibir, stressed the importance of the training in preparing students to navigate the rapidly evolving academic and technological landscape. He expressed appreciation to Insight Africa for the partnership, noting that the collaboration reflected a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and equipping students with relevant competencies.

A central message of the training was that Artificial Intelligence should complement human intelligence rather than replace independent thought, critical analysis or original contributions to knowledge.

In his closing remarks, Dr Aliyu Mohammed Awwal expressed appreciation to the University Management, the University Advancement Office, Insight Africa and participants for their contributions to the successful completion of the programme.

The training underscores Gombe State University's commitment to innovation, research excellence and continuous development of its postgraduate students.