Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) and BredHub-UBTech have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The signing ceremony, held on Tuesday, July 16, marks a significant step forward in fostering technological innovation and academic collaboration within the state.
The event, which brought together key stakeholders from academia, the tech sector, and the government, emphasized a commitment to advancing cutting-edge technology and research capabilities.
BredHub-UBTech, a leading AI and robotics company, will work closely with COOU to establish state-of-the-art facilities and certificate programs aimed at enhancing research, development, and educational opportunities in AI and robotics in the state.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prof. Kate Omenugha, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of COOU, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “This collaboration with BredHub-UBTech is a major milestone for our university and our dear state. It aligns perfectly with our mission to provide world-class education and to be at the forefront of technological advancement,” she said.
BredHub-UBTech CEO, Michael Ahamefula, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the mutual benefits of the partnership. “By joining forces with COOU, we aim to create an ecosystem that fosters innovation and equips the next generation of tech leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed,” he remarked.
Izuchukwu Mojekwu, the Executive Director of Africa Operations at BredHub-UBTech, emphasized their commitment to providing a comprehensive learning experience that will propel students forward. “In four years, this school will be producing global leaders in AI and Robotics,” he added.
The MD/CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA), while congratulating the university management and partners, stated, “It is no coincidence that we are here to launch something phenomenal and revolutionary, where students will have access to real-time live robots and AI, and understand this disruptive technology. Throughout the revolutions in Silicon Valley and other top tech capitals worldwide, the university system has played and continues to play a crucial role. We hope that with this MOU ceremony, COOU will fulfill its role in synergizing the Anambra tech tribe that the Governor envisions. As a government, we will continue to support the excellent work you are doing,” he concluded.
Under the visionary leadership of Governor Soludo, who continues to prioritize innovation and technological development, the COOU-BredHub-UBTech partnership stands as a beacon of progress and a model for future collaborations.
Highlights of the event included a visit to COOU’s AI/Robotics Laboratory, where students and management experienced the robots and related materials firsthand (MOI).
