Israel commits to deeper AI collaboration with Nigeria

Israel has committed to enhancing its collaboration with Nigeria in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to support job creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Ambassador Michael Freeman stated that Israel, which is pursuing a strategy to become a global AI leader, is willing to share its knowledge and expertise with Nigeria.

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We are going all in on AI. We are going to be one of the world leaders in AI within the next few years.

During the closing ceremony of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp 2026 in Abuja, Freeman pledged that this collaboration would extend beyond current programs. He emphasized that Israel would seek further opportunities to engage with the Nigerian government and people to bring more knowledge and build a better future together.

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We want to share that knowledge where we can with Nigeria, primarily through Innov8, but through other places. And I will make a commitment now that this was the first time we’ve done this. This will not be the last time that we share our knowledge with Nigeria.

Ambassador Freeman challenged the notion that AI would eliminate jobs, arguing instead that it can be a powerful tool for employment generation and business growth. He believes AI offers Africans a chance to develop solutions tailored to local challenges and to ensure that African perspectives are integrated into emerging technologies. This increased engagement with AI, he noted, will strengthen African representation in global technological development.

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This is an extension of the partnership that was already going, but it’s the beginning of a serious partnership that we’re going to look to do in the field of AI.