Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) will host a Validation Meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, to review and refine its pioneering AI Literacy Curriculum. The event marks a crucial step toward preparing Nigeria’s education system for the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence while ensuring inclusivity, ethics, safety, and community involvement.
The meeting will convene a broad coalition of voices; including Commissioners for Education, professors and doctors from tertiary institutions, technology experts, AI specialists, civil society organizations, media representatives, parents, teachers, students, persons with disabilities (PWDs), psychologists, and education experts to shape a curriculum that reflects Nigeria’s diversity and priorities.
Central to the discussions will be defining a clear rollout framework that transparently sets out timelines for each module across states, with realistic milestones for teacher training and materials distribution. Equally important is the commitment to embed child safeguarding and protection measures into every stage of implementation; introducing safer recruitment practices for instructors, online safety and ethics content, and mandatory safeguarding training for boards, staff, and parents to ensure young learners are protected in an increasingly digital learning environment.
The meeting will also focus on actively engaging parents and students, recognizing that families are essential partners in digital safety and curriculum adoption. Parents will be equipped with tools to support their children’s learning at home, while students themselves will be given meaningful opportunities to help shape and evaluate the curriculum—acknowledging that their participation is not merely a courtesy, but a right.
“Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of our world, and education must evolve to meet the moment,” said Nurah Jimoh-Sanni, Executive Director of Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative. “This validation meeting is about more than developing a curriculum; it’s about creating a responsible, transparent, and inclusive plan for AI education that protects our children, engages families, and empowers every learner to thrive in the future workforce.”
BBYDI’s initiative reflects a growing recognition that AI literacy is not just a technical skill but a foundation for ethical, informed citizenship in the 21st century. By working collaboratively with education leaders, technology experts, civil society, and communities, BBYDI aims to position Nigeria at the forefront of responsible AI education in Africa.