๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ฒ ๐”๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ง: ๐‘๐ญ ๐‡๐จ๐ง ๐๐ž๐ง๐ฃ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ง ๐Š๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐€ ๐“๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐š๐œ๐ก




........... ๐’‰๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’•๐’” ๐‘ต๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’‚'๐’” ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’Š๐’•๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’‘๐’“๐’๐’Ž๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’Š๐’๐’๐’๐’—๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’„๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚ ๐’„๐’๐’๐’…๐’–๐’„๐’Š๐’—๐’† ๐’†๐’๐’—๐’Š๐’“๐’๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’•๐’†๐’„๐’‰๐’๐’๐’๐’๐’ˆ๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐’‚๐’…๐’—๐’‚๐’๐’„๐’†๐’Ž๐’†๐’๐’• 



At the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Debate in Geneva, one topic stood out among the rest โ€“ Harnessing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for a More Peaceful and Sustainable Future. 

Delegates from around the world gathered to discuss the role of technology in creating a better and more equitable society. 

Among them was the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, who shed light on Nigeria's steps towards responsible use of technology.

In his address, the Deputy Speaker emphasized the alignment between the debate's theme and Nigeria's development agenda. 



He stated that Nigeria views technology as a powerful tool to drive progress and build a more equitable society. With this vision in mind, the nation aims to lead discussions on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in upholding the rule of law.

Nigeria has taken significant legislative actions in support of technology and innovation. One of the most notable is the Nigeria Startup Act of 2022, which provides a favorable environment for entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive. 

This legislation highlights Nigeria's commitment to promoting innovation and creating a conducive environment for technological advancement.

Amidst the promising potential of AI, the Deputy Speaker acknowledged the risks it poses to society. However, he reassured the delegates that Nigeria is actively participating in global efforts to establish ethical AI frameworks. 



These frameworks aim to protect human rights and democratic values, ensuring responsible use of technology for the betterment of society.

Nigeria's investments in digital infrastructure were also a crucial topic in the Deputy Speaker's speech. He highlighted the nation's commitment to increasing investment in underserved areas, ensuring that the benefits of technology are accessible to all. 

Moreover, Nigeria actively seeks global partnerships to build a resilient STI ecosystem for sustainable development. Through collaboration with other nations, Nigeria aims to harness the full potential of technology and create a more peaceful and sustainable future for all.

Let me conclude by saying that Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu's address at the IPU General Debate clearly highlighted Nigeria's efforts towards responsible and equitable use of technology. 



The country's forward-thinking approach in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship through legislative actions is highly commendable. 

Additionally, Nigeria's commitment to promoting ethical AI frameworks and building a resilient STI ecosystem through global partnerships is a testament to the nation's dedication to creating a better world for all. 

As we move towards a more technologically-driven future, Nigeria's steps towards responsible use of technology serve as a beacon of hope for a more peaceful and sustainable world.


๐“˜๐”‚๐“ด๐“ฎ  ๐“œ๐“ซ๐“ช
๐™Ž.๐™‡.๐˜ผ ๐˜ฟ๐™š๐™ฅ๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™ฎ ๐™Ž๐™ฅ๐™š๐™–๐™ ๐™š๐™ง ๐™ƒ.๐™Š.๐™


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