PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF AI INTEGRATION INTO NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the education sector of different nations of the world. In spite of its commonly attested huge prospects, AI is yet to be integrated into Nigerian educational systems at a significant extent. This study examines the prospects and challenges of AI integration into Nigerian educational systems. The study adopts Venkatesh’s Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, which explains how technologies get accepted and used in society. Questionnaire, and library and internet materials are used to source data. Survey design and mixed method with their allied analytical tools are employed. The results show pedagogic, technological, informative, administrative and socio-economic benefits of AI integration into Nigerian educational systems. Besides, it identifies the challenges constraining AI integration into the sector and proffers some solutions. The study concludes that the current low level of AI awareness and integration in Nigeria limits the ideal extent of AI impact on Nigerian educational systems. Stakeholders should collaborate significantly in making efforts to increase AI integration and find lasting solutions to the problems of AI integration into the educational systems.