A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment of the National Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies Somolu, Lagos State and for Related Matters
A BILL FOR AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ROBOTIC STUDIES SOMOLU, LAGOS STATE AND FOR RELATED MATTERS
This bill proposes the establishment of the National Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies in Somolu, Lagos State, Nigeria. The institute aims to provide higher education, professional certificates, and diplomas in AI and robotics, promote technological research, and support the national digital economy. It outlines the governance structure, including a Governing Board, Academic Board, Director-General, and financial provisions.
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Who issued it
Who it governs
Legislators, policymakers, and educational administrators interested in the creation of national AI educational and research institutions.
What the document contains
The document covers the legal establishment, governance structures, administrative offices, powers, financial management, and student discipline procedures for a new national institute focused on artificial intelligence and robotics in Nigeria.
It does not contain ethical guidelines for AI deployment, regulatory requirements for private AI companies, or technical safety standards.
- Establishes the National Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies in Somolu, Lagos State.
- Sets out academic and professional programs leading to certificates and diplomas in AI and robotics.
- Creates a Governing Board and an Academic Board to manage the institute's affairs and academic matters.
- Outlines the appointment process and terms of office for the Director-General and principal officers.
- Provides for the establishment of a fund supported by federal grants, gifts, and fees.
· PART 1 - ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE · PART II - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS · PART III - MISCELLANEOUS AND SUPPLEMENTARY · FIRST SCHEDULE - SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE BOARD, ETC. · EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM
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Accountability
4/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
Subject to this Act and the general control of the Council, the National Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies (Est.) Bill, 2023 2023 C 2815 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Director shall be the chief executive of the Institute and shall be charged with general responsibility for matters relating to the day to day management operations of the Institute.
Section 9(5)
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Fairness
1/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
to hold out to all persons without distinction of race, creed, sex, political conviction, the opportunity of acquiring a higher education in Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Studies
Section 1(3)(a)
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Human Dignity
0/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
0/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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