Nigeria, Bulgaria Embark On A transformative AI -Technology Partnership

Nigeria and Bulgaria is embarking on a transformative AI technology partnership, led by the Uniccon Group, a Nigerian Company, to foster international collaboration and innovation between both countries.

The Chairman, Uniccon Group of Companies, Dr Chuks Ekwueme, made this known when the Bulgarian Parliament paid a courtesy visit to its facility on Thursday in Abuja.

Ekwueme reaffirmed the organisation’s dedication to bridging the technological gap through indigenous innovative solutions.

He said that the visit and collaboration with the Bulgarian delegation was just the beginning of Uniccon’s efforts to elevate Africa’s technological prominence.

“This innovative solution will further strengthen the ties between Uniccon Group and Bulgaria, enabling seamless communication and fostering future collaborations,”  he said.

On his path, the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yanko Yordanov, acknowledged the transformative potential of these initiatives.

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Yordanov said these projects have the ability to augment human capabilities and efficiency across various domains, ultimately enabling humans to focus on more creative and strategic aspects of their work.

He said that the collaboration was to facilitate effective communication,  and urged the Uniccon Group to create a bespoke AI-based translator specifically designed for the Bulgarian language.

Yordanov emphasised that by pioneering such advancements in Africa, Uniccon Group has put the continent on the global map of technological innovation.

“We acknowledge the utilisation of AI in optimising processes within Uniccon Group,” he said.

Ms Mouta Tchieva, a member of the parliament, commended Uniccon’s commitment to inclusivity, highlighting the participation of women in the Uniccon Group as well as the Connect Her program.

The visit covered Uniccon’s state-of-the-art facility, including its biotech lab, locally manufactured drone prototypes, and ‘Omeife’ the first African humanoid robot.

The visit was concluded with both parties expressing eagerness to explore future collaborative endeavors.