Lagos to Unveil Nigeria’s First AI Guidelines in Coming Weeks – Alake

Lagos State is set to make history as the first sub-national government in Nigeria to introduce official guidelines for the deployment and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). According to the Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, Olatunbosun Alake, the guidelines will be released in the coming weeks.

Speaking at the official launch of Dyna.Ai’s operations in Nigeria, Alake emphasized that while the guidelines are not formal policies, they are designed to steer the ethical and responsible development of AI solutions across sectors.

“They are not policies. They are just guidelines to make sure that you and I are building the kinds of products that, in the future, we will be proud to let our children use—and not feel the need to shield them from,” Alake noted.

Managing AI Responsibly

Alake warned of the reputational risks associated with unregulated AI use, stressing the need for shared responsibility in the emerging tech space. He reiterated the state’s vision to become a hub for responsible AI innovation that delivers public value and long-term societal benefits.

Federal Government Reinforces Commitment to Digital Safety

Delivering a keynote address, Tokoni Peter Igoin, Special Assistant to the President on ICT Development and Digital Innovation, echoed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering a secure, forward-thinking digital ecosystem.

“The government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is fully committed to responsible innovation,” Igoin said.

“Our approach to AI and financial technology is rooted in a positive framework—one that promotes creativity, transparency, data protection, and digital security.”

Nigeria: Dyna.Ai’s Gateway to Africa

Highlighting the country’s strategic value, Tomas Skoumal, Chairman and Co-President of Dyna.Ai, said Nigeria was the natural starting point for the company’s African expansion.

“There is no bigger country in Africa. This is where the momentum is,” Skoumal stated.

“Africa is no longer just the future—it is transforming today. This is the perfect time to be here.”

He introduced Dyna.Ai’s flagship offerings, including its Agent Studio and tailored language models that enable intelligent automation across customer service, marketing, HR, and other business operations.

Beyond technology deployment, Skoumal reaffirmed Dyna.Ai’s long-term investment in the Nigerian tech ecosystem—focusing on talent development, infrastructure building, and inclusive innovation that can scale across the continent.