Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the Department of Artificial Intelligent Systems and Robotics, Faculty of Computing and Informatics, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Chika Yinka-Banjo, Ph.D., has been appointed as first Director of the AI University Innovation Pod, (AI UniPod) at UNILAG.
The appointment, which is for a period of two (2) years, is effective from Monday, March 16, 2026 to Wednesday, March 15, 2028.
Professor Yinka-Banjo, who is also the coordinator of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab (AIRLAB), UNILAG, brings to the role a wealth of experience in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science, and intelligent systems, with a strong track record in research, innovation, and capacity development. Her leadership is expected to further strengthen the Pod as a hub for cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of artificial intelligence solutions that address real-world challenges.
The Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the University community, heartily congratulates Professor Chika Yinka-Banjo on her appointment and wishes her a successful tenure.
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This is a welcome development. Well done 👍
Congratulations to the professor
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A big congratulations to Professor Chika Yinka-Banjo on her appointment as pioneer Director, AI Unipot, University of Lagos. May God grant her the auction to function successfully.
Looking forward to great innovations this births.
I commend the Unilag for it’s early and effective allignment with a field of study that is not onlt current but has clear dynamics with ongoing efforts in bringing the classroom to industry settings in present developments in information technology.
Prof. Ma,
With profound honours and respect, I Congratulate you, again and again , for making us ( University of Lagos, The Alumni & Nigeria ) proud.
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Big congrats, Madam, for the great strides.