Insecurity: Reps task FG on adopting Artificial Intelligence

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, tasked Federal Government to liaise with the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) as part of ongoing efforts geared toward tackling the insecurity ravaging the country.

The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on the ‘Need to support homegrown technology in Nigeria’, sponsored by Hon Oluyemi Taiwo.

In his lead debate, Hon Taiwo noted that Dr Olusola Ayoola is the founder the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), which is involved in gathering Geospatial intelligence that developed the Carbon Emission Tracker Drone (CETD) to help the country deal with insecurity as the surveillance system can help security agents trace bandits and terrorists to their hideouts.

“The House is aware that in August 2021, 21–year old drone maker, Ignatius Asabor made media headlines for his invention, but has since left the country after he was offered employment by a Technical Company in Finland, which discovered him on Facebook.

“The House is aware that many of Nigeria’s talented innovators seem to be fleeing to other countries who offer them mouth-watering deals whereas the Federal Government seems uninterested in granting them an enabling environment to thrive,” he noted.

To this end, the House mandated its Committee on Science and Technology to ensure compliance.

Also at the plenary, the House urged National Environmental Standards Regulatory Agency (NESREA) to carry out an environmental impact assessment of telecommunications masts base stations antenna being installed across the country.

The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Obua Fred who frowned at the indiscriminate installation of telecom masts in different towns and cities by Telecommunication Companies to enhance their services, over the years.

According to him, despite the apprehension of many Nigerians about the negative effects that the masts may have on human health after many years, more telecommunications masts are still being erected indiscriminately by the Telecommunication Companies.

“The House is aware that medical experts and scientists have expressed divergent opinions on the harmful effects of the telecommunications masts on the health of people living near the location of the masts which may be attributed to prolonged exposure to radiofrequency radiation emitted from the masts.”

He also stressed the urgent need to carry out environmental impact assessments of telecommunications masts base stations in Nigeria with a view to take precautionary measures to avoid the catastrophic effects of cumulative radiofrequency radiation on the citizens.

To this end, the House mandated its Committee on Environment to submit a copy of its report to the House for further legislative action.

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