ABUJA, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 16, 2025 – Nigerian public servants will take part in the Apolitical Government AI Campus, a trusted global hub for AI excellence in government, supported by Google.org. The Campus is being delivered in Nigeria through a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) and Google, and delivers world-class AI training to public servants and government leaders, designed for the unique challenges of government.
AI is emerging as a key driver of Nigeria’s digital transformation. Research from Apolitical shows that while 72% of government leaders are running AI pilots, over half report lacking a comprehensive strategy for AI adoption. Every dollar invested in AI has the potential to add more than eight dollars to the economy. To seize this opportunity, Nigeria needs an AI-skilled public service that can accelerate innovation, improve citizen-centered services, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Honourable Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) emphasized the critical role of AI skills in government, stating: “We see Artificial Intelligence as a major driver of productivity across our key sectors. We have been putting resources into ensuring that we can support our civil servants and our public service in a manner that AI can become something that is native to them… to accelerate and shorten the time we spend on administrating our processes, or by using it to better deliver to our people. And this is why we’re extremely excited about this opportunity and support from Google.”
Launched with a flagship leadership briefing in Abuja for senior officials, Apolitical’s Government AI Campus will provide a comprehensive set of practical resources for Nigerian public servants. They will have access to government-specific online training, covering topics from AI fundamentals to AI leadership, plus expert-led events and tools and frameworks, all designed to help public servants apply AI learnings in their domain. They can also join the global AI in Government community, a space where thousands of government peers from around the world share their insights and AI best practices.
Speaking about Google’s motivation for supporting the programme, Olumide Balogun, West Africa Director at Google, said “Championing Nigeria’s digital transformation means investing in the people who shape its future. By working hand-in-hand with public sector leaders and practitioners, we are not only providing technical resources but sharing knowledge that empowers them to deliver better, more efficient government services. Through AI, Nigerian communities can benefit from smarter solutions, improved social outcomes, and greater inclusion in a rapidly changing digital economy.”
Chris Ferguson, Vice President at Apolitical, reinforced the value of upskilling:
“Structured training is the cornerstone for successful AI adoption in government. This initiative is a pioneering effort that will equip Nigerian public servants with the capabilities to lead the digital transformation with confidence and foresight.”
Bringing the Apolitical Government AI Campus to Nigeria is part of our broader commitment over the past year to advance AI adoption and digital skills in Nigeria, including partnerships to expand internet access, support local AI innovation hubs, and enhance digital education. These efforts collectively aim to help build a robust AI ecosystem that powers Nigeria’s sustainable economic growth and social development.
