Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu in a handshake with Evelyn Kwasau FSI, the Team leader of Syndicate 4 from the National Institute of Security Studies’ Executive Intelligence Management Course 17.
By Anietie Akpan
Cross River state government is to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technology to fight insecurity in the state.
The Governor Senator Bassey Otu made this known on Monday during a meeting in his office with members of Syndicate 4 from the National Institute of Security Studies’ Executive Intelligence Management Course 17.
During the meeting, the Governor reiterated his dedication to improving the state’s security framework by incorporating cutting-edge technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, to combat criminal activities.
He underscored the significance of intelligence gathering in upholding security within the state, particularly around solid mineral sites and other areas where potential threats may arise.
Governor Otu assured Syndicate 4 members that the state government is fully committed to collaborating with intelligence agencies to safeguard the well-being and security of Cross River State.
The visit provided an opportunity for the participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 to engage in insightful discussions with the Governor regarding the course theme and the implementation of AI in governance within Cross River State.
Leader of the team, Evelyn Kwasau FSI, who disclosed that the course theme is “Artificial Intelligence, Security, and Emerging Economies in Africa: Challenges and Prospects”,
expressed sincere gratitude to the Governor for the warm reception and the chance to delve into security dynamics within the state.
Kwasau emphasized the team’s dedication to providing valuable insights to enhance the state’s security framework, assuring that findings of the team will be shared with the State.
