Former Minister of Communication and Digital Economic system, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has addressed issues about Synthetic Intelligence (AI) displacing hundreds of thousands of jobs, simply as he emphasised the significance of talent acquisition and trendy instruments.
Pantami expressed his views whereas receiving members within the PRNigeria Younger Communication Fellowship at his workplace. He stated mentorship applications centered on talent improvement enhances profession development, improves problem-solving skills and expands skilled community.
“Within the coming years, hundreds of thousands could face job loss as AI assumes varied roles,” he famous. “Nevertheless, it’s essential to know that it’s going to not be AI itself inflicting job loss, however the people adept at using AI applied sciences. AI is in the end a product of human ingenuity; it doesn’t function or evolve independently.”
Talking on the concern of expertise typically described as Technophobia, Pantami stated one of many traits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution is that experience in expertise doesn’t necessitate formal schooling in laptop science.
“Equally, you don’t want a level in Mass Communication to turn out to be an award-winning journalist or an achieved public relations skilled. This revolution is centred round private improvement and steady studying,” he asserted.
The previous minister careworn that mentorship can remodel lives, even by way of temporary interactions, and inspired younger residents to hunt steering from older individuals who’re professionals of their respective discipline.
“Mentorship bridges the hole between theoretical data and sensible expertise. Training lays the groundwork, however making use of theoretical data requires hands-on expertise,” Pantami famous.
The scholar additional identified that whereas tertiary/college schooling supplies the important theoretical frameworks, sensible expertise are cultivated within the non-public sector most often.
“I’ve persistently emphasised that sensible expertise—not simply levels—drive success. There’s a want for private improvement, fixed studying and retraining to remain aggressive within the job market in immediately’s fast-paced setting.
“You want important expertise, together with social skills rooted in empathy, emotional intelligence, communication, in addition to digital expertise reminiscent of AI, programming and important pondering. Staying up to date with business tendencies and applied sciences is crucial.
“I commend all of you for pursuing the PRNigeria Younger Communication Mentorship Programme following your college commencement. Whereas levels are helpful, expertise are equally necessary. Pursue formal schooling, however prioritize sensible expertise and steady studying for fulfillment.”
Mr. Yushau Shuaib, Chief Government Officer of Picture Retailers Promotion Restricted (IMPR), praised Pantami for accommodating the fellows on quick discover and for offering copies of his newest ebook, “Abilities Slightly Than Simply Levels,” to them.
Shuaib stated the PRNigeria Younger Communication Fellowship was designed to broaden cohort members’ data throughout varied points, specializing in trendy communication strategies, rising applied sciences, and multimedia periods.
“The fellowship explores strategic communication and social media engagement whereas incorporating AI and machine studying to reinforce communication. Moreover, we embrace multimedia periods to deal with the transition from print to audiovisual.”
Shuaib added that the fellowship, hosted at PRNigeria Centres in Abuja, Ilorin and Kano, supplies a platform for members to attach with business professionals by way of periods at media homes and PR departments for sensible studying alternatives.
