OpenAI Launches Africa's First AI Academy at the University of Lagos (UNILAG)*
This isn't just a headline — it's a signal.
The world's leading AI company choosing a Nigerian university for its first AI Academy in Africa shows that the global innovation shift is finally tilting toward the continent.
For years, I've believed that Africa's engineers, entrepreneurs, and thinkers don't lack talent — they lack structured access to technology, mentorship, and global collaboration.
This partnership between OpenAI and UNILAG could become a catalyst for a new generation of African AI innovators — building not just apps, but ecosystems.
As someone who has been advocating AI-driven education through initiatives like the *Digital Innovation Academy*, this development reinforces one truth:
👉🏽 The future of work in Africa will belong to those who understand how to combine creativity, data, and intelligence.
Congratulations to the University of Lagos for leading the way. The continent is watching. 🌍
— *Francis S. Ibikunle*
Innovator • Educator • Entrepreneur
www.francisibikunle.com