A lecturer, Malam Abdulkadir Danlami, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not replace lecturers but strengthens their roles as facilitators of knowledge to learners.
Danlami is the Director, Information and Communication Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi,
He stated this during a one-day training workshop on the Distinction Application Learning Platforms for academic staff organised by the institution, on Wednesday in Bauchi.
According to Danlami, AI is no longer a future concept but already influencing how content is created, delivered, assessed and improved.
“In education AI supports personalised learning, intelligent feedback, improved course design and better understanding of student engagement.
“As lecturers, we must therefore evolve beyond traditional teaching methods and embrace tools that enhance both teaching effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
“Importantly, AI does not replace the lecturer; rather, it supports and strengthens our role as facilitators of knowledge and mentors to learners.
“The Distinction App, which is the focus of this workshop, is a practical platform that aligns with these global trends,” he said.
Danlami emphasised that the training was designed to make course creation easier, learning more engaging and teaching more impactful.
The training, he said would build capacity of lecturers to embrace AI in their teachings and the way they interact with students.
Danlami said the institution’s portal service provider developed the App, to give the lecturers AI tools that would help in generating notes, quizzes and interact with students both online and offline.
“There are 50 participants drawn from various faculties of the university as we can’t accommodate all of them at once but the training is going to be a continuous so as to benefit all the academic staff,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, said in the rapidly evolving landscape of tertiary education, AI has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionising how to teach, learn and innovate.
Represented by Dr Dauda Bakum, University Libertarian, Garba said embracing the evolution positioned ATBU not as followers, but as pioneers, ensuring its graduates thrive in an AI-infused world while elevating the institution’s global standing.
“By training you, our trainers, as the vanguard of Distinction AI adoption, we multiply its impact across our faculties, igniting a culture of digital proficiency that will distinguish ATBU in technology and innovation.
“To our participants, I charge you with enthusiasm and responsibility. Master these tools and lead the AI revolution in ATBU.
“Together, we will shape the future of tertiary education in Nigeria and beyond,” he said
