The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has launched a new national project aimed at equipping every Nigerian with practical knowledge and ethical awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The project is an integral part of the organization’s broad efforts to promote digital inclusion and responsible technology use across the country.
The Literacy for Everyday People project, was unveiled at a kick-off meeting with media and stakeholders held on Wednesday at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Hall, Osogbo, Osun State.
Speaking at the event, the Communication Director of BBYDI, Mr. Sanni Alausa Issa, said the initiative seeks to make AI understandable, “usable, and safe for all Nigerians, irrespective of age, education, or location”.
“Artificial intelligence is already part of our lives, in our phones, hospitals, and markets, the real question is whether Nigerians will merely consume this technology or learn to understand, shape, and use it wisely,” Issa said.
He explained that the project aligns with the Federal Government’s newly revised national curriculum for basic and senior secondary schools, which prioritizes skills, creativity, and digital literacy.
According to him, BBYDI’s project will support the government’s reform by introducing AI education at the grassroots level through storytelling, radio dramas, and practical classroom tools.
He further outlined that the AI Literacy for Everyday People initiative will focus on four key pillars, understanding, use, ethics, and safety. It will involve radio drama series in local languages, flashcards for primary schools, storybooks for secondary students, and training programmes for teachers and youth leaders to serve as community champions.
“Our goal is to reach at least 100,000 learners in the first year, including students, teachers, parents, and artisans, we want every Nigerian to not only use technology but to think critically about it,” he added.
The project, supported by the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation and implemented in partnership with the Federal and State Ministries of Education in Osun and Kwara States, will also establish innovation hubs as learning centres for hands-on AI projects and mentorship.
Issa praised the Federal Government for introducing a forward-looking curriculum that integrates civic values, creativity, and digital skills, describing it as a bold step toward reimagining education in the 21st century.
“We at BBYDI are ready to work with government and civil society partners to ensure that technology, ethics, and access become everyday realities, not abstract goals,” he said.
He also called on the media to play an active role in spreading awareness about AI literacy, urging journalists to share stories of how Nigerians are using technology to improve education, innovation, and community development.
“Technology will never replace the human touch, but it can amplify it. The future of AI in Nigeria does not belong to machines, it belongs to our young people, their ideas, and their imagination,” Issa said.
The event brought together representatives from the Federal and State Ministries of Education, youth organizations, teachers, media professionals, and civil society groups, all pledging support for the initiative’s rollout.
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