Nigeria Universities Urged AI Adoption

Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, urged Nigerian universities to integrate Artificial intelligence into their ethical and financial management systems. Speaking at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities in Nigeria — Kano State on April 28, 2026, Olukoyede emphasized AI as a 'necessary defense' against corruption. He highlighted persistent accountability issues in universities, citing cases of inflated contracts, ghost workers, and diverted student fees investigated by the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Olukoyede outlined specific AI applications such as fraud detection, automated auditing, payroll integrity, procurement oversight, and academic integrity. He referenced 'Operation Eagle Flush' in December 2024, where the Nigeria — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission used AI to arrest 792 suspects involved in cyber fraud targeting the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He recommended establishing AI and Digital Governance Committees, investing in digital infrastructure, and adopting an AI Code of Ethics, while cautioning that technology alone cannot replace human integrity.