Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has been recognised by TIME Magazine as the world’s 100 most influential personalities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for 2025.
The minister was recognised alongside other global tech leaders including Elon Musk of Tesla and Sam Altman of ChatGPT.
In a statement released by the media office of the minister in Abuja, the personalities were recognised for their contributions towards the advancement of AI and its impact across the globe.
“To assemble the list, TIME’s editors and reporters examined the key stories in AI over the past year and consulted with expert sources and industry leaders for recommendations.
“The result is a list of 100 leaders, innovators, shapers, and thinkers who have a stake in the future of AI.
“Dr. Tijani’s inclusion on the prestigious list reflects Nigeria’s growing leadership in advancing Artificial Intelligence for inclusive and sustainable development,” the statement from the minister’s office said.
It also stated that the ministry with support from partners like Google and the Gates Foundation is facilitating the upscale of mature AI solutions from local innovators across Nigeria by providing resources, mentorship, and support necessary to transform ideas into impact.
The statement also quoted Minister Tijani as saying that the TIME magazine recognition validates his belief that Nigeria is capable of taking its place as a global leader in tech.
“As we continue on this journey, my commitment remains clear: to ensure AI not only drives innovation, but also contributes to building a $1trillion economy as envisioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“With this global recognition, Nigeria reinforces its commitment to leveraging AI to create opportunities for its citizens and contribute to the advancement of responsible technology worldwide,” Tijani said.