NSUK Faculty of Education Holds Maiden National Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Educational Management
The Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has hosted its maiden national conference on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve educational management and service delivery in Nigeria.
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The Faculty of Education, Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has hosted its maiden national conference on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve educational management and service delivery in Nigeria.
The conference, organised by the Department of Educational Management, was held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the S. B. Muhammad Auditorium, School of Postgraduate Studies.
It was themed “Contemporary Educational Management in Nigeria: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Quality Service Delivery in the Digital Era.”
The event brought together academics, policymakers, education administrators, university staff, students and other stakeholders to examine how artificial intelligence can improve efficiency, accountability and innovation in Nigeria's education sector.
Declaring the conference open on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, the Dean of the Faculty of Administration, Professor Abdullahi D. Zubairu, commended the Faculty of Education for initiating the conference.
He described the theme as timely and relevant, particularly in addressing emerging challenges in educational management. He urged participants to translate the knowledge gained into practical strategies for harnessing artificial intelligence to promote educational development and national progress.
Earlier, the Head of the Department of Educational Management, Professor Hauwa’u Muhammad Mainoma, welcomed participants and appreciated the university management and the Local Organising Committee for their support in organising the conference.
Professor Mainoma highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in improving administrative efficiency, strengthening accountability, increasing research output, supporting evidence-based policymaking and promoting effective teaching and learning.
She also encouraged education stakeholders to embrace the technology responsibly as a tool for addressing challenges within the sector.
Delivering the keynote presentation, Professor Hauwa Imam described artificial intelligence as a catalyst for improving educational service delivery through evidence-based planning, stakeholder engagement and AI-supported learning approaches.
However, she identified several challenges that could hinder effective digital transformation in the education sector, including:
- Digital inequality.
- Inadequate staff capacity.
- Institutional limitations.
- Accountability gaps.
- Fragmented data systems.
- Cybersecurity concerns.
In his lead presentation, Professor Dlama Zira Joseph observed that rapid digital transformation was creating new opportunities for the education sector while also introducing ethical and operational challenges.
He emphasised that artificial intelligence should complement rather than replace human capabilities, stressing that educational leaders must retain responsibility for decision-making and professional judgement.
Professor Zira outlined several strategies for effective AI integration in educational institutions, including establishing sound governance frameworks, building staff capacity, implementing phased pilot projects and strengthening institutional partnerships.
In separate goodwill messages, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Education, Dr. John D. Mamman, represented by Mr. Idris Audu; the Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Kasim Muhammad Kasim; the President of the National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), Professor Chinedu Aguba; and Professor Ngozi P. Nwosu congratulated the Faculty of Education on the initiative.
They highlighted the importance of digital innovation in strengthening educational institutions, improving service delivery and promoting sustainable national development.
A major highlight of the conference was the presentation of Awards of Excellence to distinguished personalities in recognition of their contributions to the growth and development of the education sector.
The conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange, professional collaboration and discussions on practical approaches to integrating artificial intelligence into educational management to improve service delivery across Nigeria.
