The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, will chair the 19th Annual Public Lecture of J-K Gadzama LLP, scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with discussions focusing on preparing Nigeria’s workforce for the age of artificial intelligence.
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The lecture, themed “The Future of Work: Preparing Nigeria’s Workforce for the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” will commence at 2:00 p.m. and bring together government officials, legal practitioners, technology experts and other professionals to examine the implications of artificial intelligence for Nigeria’s workforce and national development.
In an announcement marking five days to the event, the organisers emphasised the importance of collaboration between government and private-sector stakeholders in developing practical strategies for technological advancement and economic growth.
Under the message “Policy Meets Progress,” the organisers described the lecture as an opportunity to connect public policy with technological innovation and discussions on Nigeria’s digital future.
According to the announcement, the participation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology will provide an important government perspective on the opportunities and challenges associated with artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The organisers maintained that when government policymakers and private-sector leaders engage in meaningful dialogue, practical strategies for national development can emerge.
The programme will feature Mr Rotimi Ogunyemi, a technology lawyer and Partner at BOC Legal, as the keynote speaker.
The Founding Principal Partner of J-K Gadzama LLP, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, SAN, C.Arb, will serve as the host.
Other speakers include Professor Lukman Abdulrauf, a Professor in the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, who will participate as a discussant.
Also participating as a discussant is Ms Ibukunoluwa Owa, Assistant Manager, Regulations Unit, Nigeria Data Protection Commission.
Mr Folahanmi Ogunbodede, a systems and cybersecurity expert based in the United Kingdom, will equally contribute to the discussion, bringing his experience in technology and cybersecurity.
Another discussant is Ms Pamela Victor-Ibitamuno, a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst at Cybarik, United Kingdom.
Ms Sarah Jeta Atumga, Senior Associate at J-K Gadzama LLP, will also participate as a discussant.
The session will be moderated by Mr Chidera Mgbe, LL.M, MCIArb, a Junior Partner at J-K Gadzama LLP.
The participation of experts drawn from the legal profession, government, data protection, cybersecurity and technology sectors is expected to provide different perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.
Discussions will focus on the future of work and the need to prepare Nigeria’s workforce for technological changes that are increasingly transforming professional practice, business operations and the wider economy.
The lecture will also provide an opportunity to examine the relationship between technological innovation, government policies, data protection and the development of skills needed in an artificial intelligence-driven economy.
With legal practitioners and technology professionals among the speakers, the programme is expected to encourage dialogue on how Nigeria can respond to emerging technological developments while preparing its workforce for future employment opportunities.
The organisers described the event as more than a conventional lecture, presenting it as a strategic platform for conversations on Nigeria’s digital future.
They emphasised that meaningful technological progress requires cooperation between government institutions, private-sector organisations and professionals working across relevant fields.
The 19th Annual Public Lecture of J-K Gadzama LLP will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
Interested participants are encouraged to register through the event’s official registration link:
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