UNILAG's 5th International Week to Focus on AI's Transformative Impact Across Africa

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is set to launch its 5th International Week on October 13, 2025, with a multi-faculty series of Global Engagement Events dedicated to the overarching theme: "Equitable Partnerships and the Future of AI in Africa."

This flagship platform is expected to drive critical dialogue, networking, and strategic engagement between academia, industry leaders, and policymakers.

The International Week will kick off with diverse faculty-based events on Monday, October 13, exploring the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors, followed by a high-profile Opening Ceremony on Tuesday.

Global Engagement Events: Monday, October 13, 2025

The initial day's events are organized across six faculties and focus areas, each addressing a specialized aspect of technology and global partnership:

Environmental Sciences: Digital Innovation & Property Tax in Lagos

Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai (Lagos Housing Commissioner), Dr. Olajide Babatunde (SA to Governor, E-GIS), Prof. Muyiwa Agunbiade, Tim Kelsall, Prof. Diana Mitlin

Faculty Auditorium, 10:00 am

Law: The Practice and Research of Law with AI: The Limits, Liabilities and Benefits

Hon. Justice Rahman Oshodi (Lagos State Judiciary), Olaolu A. Owolabi SAN

Faculty Lecture Theatre, 10:00 am

Management Sciences: Transforming Professions: AI, Equitable Partnerships and the Future of Business Practice in Africa

Mr. Oyerinde Wale-Smatt (DG, NECA), Dr. Rahim Ajao Ganiyu, Mr. Kingsley Miller, AbdulQuddus Adebowale Balogun

Room 14, New Building, 11:00 am

Health Care: Unveiling an Inclusive and Innovative AI Future for Accessible Healthcare in Africa

Prof. Ahmed Oloyo, Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya, Dr. Abdul-Warith Akinshipo, Pharmacist Chijioke Ifedili, Prof. John Adeoye

Zoom (ID: 81727881288), 11:00 am

Social Sciences: AI for Research and Innovation in Social Sciences

Prof. Maryam Quadri, Flora Oladipupo (AI Engineer), Ayomide Odukoya (AI Strategy Consultant)

Boardroom 2, 11:00 am

The Sciences Fair Local Solutions and The Foundation for AI Data and Infrastructure

Dr. Felicia Ndidi Ejiah, Dr. Onyekachi Iroanya, Dr. Chika Yinka-Banjo

D.K. Olukoya Central Research & Reference Laboratories, 11:00 am

Grand Opening Ceremony: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The main event, which frames the week's strategic engagement, is the Opening Ceremony, scheduled for 10:00 am at the J. F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium.

The ceremony will feature distinguished global and continental leaders delivering keynote addresses on the critical importance of equitable AI development in Africa:

Keynote Speakers:

 * Prof. Steve West (Vice-Chancellor, University of West of England)

 * Yvonne Ike (Managing Director & Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, Bank of America)

 * Emmanuel Lubanzadio (Africa Lead at Open AI)

 * Professor Diana Mitlin (African Cities Research Consortium, University of Manchester, UK)

The University Community and the general public are urged to save the date and participate in this pivotal week of discourse on the future of AI and development in Africa.