NIDCOM LAUNCHES AI, EMERGENCY CALL LINES FOR NIGERIANS ABROAD

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),
has initiated its Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant and emergency
call lines, to facilitate efficient communication with Nigerians abroad,
especially during the Covid 19 pandemic .

In a statement ,the Head of Media and Public Relations of the
Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, stated that the AI assistant or
chatbot, is an automated messaging solution that encourages natural
language processing.

Its algorithms (a set of instructions or codes designed to carry out a
specific task) have been deliberately developed to assist Nigerians in
the diaspora and Nigerians in general to access valuable information.

In addition, the chatbot will always be available round the clock to
provide quick and timely information to Nigerians pertaining inquiries
about NiDCOM or the COVID-19 pandemic or any other necessary
information.

This type of Artificial Intelligence technology innovation brought
forward by the Commission’s Chairman/CEO, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, is a
testimony to the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration
is leaving no stone unturned to ensure Nigerians get reliable
information, they deserve, especially during this pandemic as the world
remains on lockdown.

With this chatbot, Nigerians, anywhere in the world, are one chat away
to obtain necessary information, particularly speedy and up-to-date news
on various issues of national interest.

The AI assistant promises to be easy to operate and accessible via smart
phones and other digital devices such as Personal Computers (PCs),
Tablets and Desktops.

Meanwhile, NiDCOM has provided emergency lines for which Nigerians
abroad can contact the Commission;+1234 222 2161
+1 888-644-2372.

On the return of Nigerians stranded abroad, the statement noted that the
Minister of Foreign Affairs will give necessary directive to the
missions on the next steps.

According to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO NiDCOM, over
2,000 Nigerians have expressed their willingness to leave their host
countries to come home following the pandemonium caused by the Corona
Virus.

Most of the applicants seeking to return home are not Nigerians resident
abroad, but Nigerians who travelled for one reason or the other and got
stranded

The AI assistant and emergency call lines are ready to go live soon via
various messaging platforms eg *NIDCOM AI ASSISTANT ON FACEBOOK.*

Signed.
Abdur-Rahman Balogun
Head, Media and Public Relations Unit