West Africa Bloc Turns to Artificial Intelligence for Digital Skills, Innovation
West Africa Bloc Turns to Artificial Intelligence for Digital Skills, Innovation
Publish Date: 2026-05-17 23:35:00
Source Domain: bantugazette.com
- ECOWAS organized a regional youth forum in Lomé, Togo, to highlight the importance of digital skills and artificial intelligence, emphasizing their role in preparing young people for future job markets.
- The Vice-President of ECOWAS pointed out that West Africa has a large youthful population but has yet to utilize this human capital to drive prosperity.
- The forum responded to requests from West African youth to enhance the integration of digital technology and AI in educational and training programs.
- Digital skills and AI were encouraged as priorities to aid sectors including agriculture, healthcare, finance, and creative industries.
- The discussions at the forum aim to create policy recommendations for ECOWAS heads of state and government for the Summit of the Future.
- Togo’s hosting of the forum underscores the country’s dedication to supporting youth, innovation, and regional integration.
