AI or Obsolescence: Expert Warns African Universities
Dr. Violet Makuku, Director of the Global Quality Assurance Association (GQAA), has urged African universities to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) or risk falling behind in global education. Speaking at a three-day symposium on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, held at the Miklin Hotel in Accra, she emphasized that AI is no longer a future concept but a present necessity.She highlighted how AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly have revolutionized work efficiency, reducing task completion time from hours to minutes. Dr. Makuku warned that institutions resisting AI adoption would become obsolete in the fast-changing education landscape.The event, organized for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Nigeria, brought together key stakeholders, including ABU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kabiru Bala. Participants received training in leadership, blended learning, research, and innovation.Dr. Makuku also stressed the need for policy reforms and financial investment to integrate AI into education, […]