Fubara: Rivers State to Soon Deploy AI to Drive Development, Tackle Political Crisis

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt

Rivers State Governor, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed his administration’s readiness to leverage on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle political crisis and drive development in the state.

According to the governor, deployment of AI will significantly enhance operational efficiency and transform citizen experiences.

He said that it was now imperative for policy makers to draw up futuristic plans that could strengthen governance when implemented while also protecting the interest of the people.

Fubara made the assertion yesterday, when participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC-17 Syndicate 5) of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House in Port Harcourt.

The governor stated that the advanced societies were accelerating the use of AI because it enabled a faster data-driven decision-making process and allowed administrations to make more informed choices that are based on accurate and real-time insights.

“Today, we are moving from the aspect of physical battle to intellectual battle and Artificial Intelligence is the right model to use to fight crime.

“As a state, we did not hesitate to accept your invitation because we want to tap into it. We want to be part of this success, knowing full well that your success will also rub off on our State.”

Earlier, the Head of the delegation of the participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 17, Syndicate 5) of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Didacus Egbeji, said officers at the rank of not less than Deputy Directors were in the state for a weeklong study tour as part of requirements of their 10- month course at the institute.