Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has said that his administration is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to win the ongoing political battle in the state.
He made this statement while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC-17 Syndicate 5) of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, News About Nigeria reports.
According to Fubara, his government prioritises peace and has adopted AI as a tool to enhance operational efficiency and transform citizen experiences.
Fubara said, “You know, we are a government that does not believe in violence, even when we are being provoked on all sides.
“What we want to use to fight our battles is AI. So, sincerely, we are winning with AI. When I said it, it was not a mistake. I know what I mean.”
He noted that advanced societies are accelerating the use of AI for faster data-driven decision-making.
He added, “You might have also gone round and seen for yourself that Rivers State, even in the face of the political crisis, is also peaceful.
“This is because the management of the state, as of today, has always emphasised that peace is the only way and solution for development. So, I am happy that your presence here has also helped to make us score another point before our detractors.”
The governor expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the institute to build a strong synergy that would ease governance processes.
He said, “Today, we are moving from the aspect of physical battle to intellectual battle and artificial intelligence (AI) is the right model to use to fight crime.”
He directed the Secretary of the Rivers State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, to maintain contact with the group to obtain their final report, which would aid in planning and strategy development.
Fubara stressed the importance of teamwork and urged everyone to work towards the common interest of the nation, rather than prioritising personal interests. He encouraged the politics of friendship.
According to him, unnecessary competition and rivalry lead to bitterness and destructiveness.
Meanwhile, the head of the delegation, Didacus Egor Egbeji, explained that the participants were strategic leaders who would likely head their agencies in the next five years and would utilise their training to ensure efficiency.
The training, he said, covers various modules, including security, crisis management, governance, and strategic planning.
The participants are expected to make a presentation on their findings in Rivers State and embark on a study tour of six African states and six countries worldwide.
