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As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, understanding AI’s implications is essential for shaping policies, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable economic growth in the region. AI’s influence is vast and multifaceted, touching every aspect of our society and economy. While it offers tremendous opportunities for progress and innovation, it also presents challenges that must be proactively addressed. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting ethical AI development, and enacting thoughtful regulations, we can harness AI’s transformative power to create a more equitable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all.
AOT 6.0 is poised to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the economies of Lagos, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.
More importantly, the event enhanced stakeholders’ capacity to actively engage in advancing the Lagos Digital Economy. AOT Lagos 6.0 attracted over 23,691 registrants from 108 countries, with over 9,127 participants and dignitaries in attendance.
AOT 6.0 will focus on AI and The Lagos Digital Economy.
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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s dream is to see a Lagos where everything becomes smart. A tech-lover, emotionally intelligent and a committed leader who is doggedly passionate about Greater Lagos.
A B.Sc and MBA graduate from the University of Lagos. He is also an alumnus of the John F. Kennedy School of Government,
the London Business School and the Lagos Business School. Before he became the governor, he was the Managing Director/CEO of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).
He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (NITAD).
He is a tech-lover, listening governor who is strongly committed to taking Lagos to a greater height.
Before governance, he was at United Bank for Africa as the Head of Foreign Money Market; and First City Monument Bank as a Deputy General Manager/ Divisional Head.
At AOTLagos 2.0, Mr. Governor will review the Smart Lagos journey, present the progress made so far to the stakeholders; while painting the renewed picture of the Smarter Lagos.
BOS is the 15th Executive Governor of Lagos State.
Mr. Hakeem Popoola Fahm currently serves as Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Lagos State.
He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology from Ohio University, Athens Ohio as well as Master in Business Administration in Computer Information and Systems Science from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), Washington DC. His wealth of experience cuts across different fields in IT.
He started as a Computer Lab Technician and rose through the ranks to become the Chief Information Officer of the University in 2012. He led the ICT transformation at the University by building and implementing innovative solutions that includes IBM Enterprise Systems Architecture, upgrading System Network Architecture to TCP/IP based platform, Blackboard for Digital Learning, Internet2 for cutting edge applications and a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that integrates all disparate systems into a single platform.
In May 2013, he moved to Accenture Federal Services, a management and I.T. consulting firm as a Cloud Computing Architect. During his tenure at Accenture, he managed the operational modernization for the US Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Air Force, Department of Health and Human Services(Obama Care) and the Social Security Administration.
In January 10, 2018, Mr. Hakeem Fahm was appointed as Honourable Commissioner of Science and Technology, Lagos State, the position he occupied until May 28, 2019.
His passion for technology has earned him several accolades and certifications. Hakeem is married to Muftiat Fahm with three sons and one daughter.
