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The governor of Bayelsa state, Senator Douye Diri, has unveiled Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered robotic tutors and other digital learning innovations at the Bayelsa Medical University (BMU), Yenagoa, to advance medical education, research and technological development.
The innovations were unveiled on Monday alongside the university’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, with the governor urging the institution to deploy technology to improve teaching, learning and research without replacing physical classroom interactions and the mentorship role of lecturers.
Governor Diri described the initiative as a significant step towards modernising medical education but added that digital tools must complement human instruction and make learning more interactive.
He challenged the university’s management to translate its strategic plan into measurable improvements in academic standards, research, infrastructure and the quality of graduates.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting BMU’s ASPIRE Agenda, which focuses on academic excellence, sustainability, partnerships and engagement, innovation and technology, research excellence, and empowerment, leadership development and welfare.
He commended the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dimie Ogoina, and the management for developing a roadmap for institutional growth, charging them to collaborate with the state’s ministries of education and health to achieve its objectives.
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