The Human Resources Department of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) on April 10, 2025, organized a dynamic workshop aimed at enhancing workplace efficiency through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Held at the e-Library Auditorium, the session was tailored for administrative, professional, and senior staff members of the institution.
Engineer Amina Abubakar, a seasoned computer scientist and human management expert, led the workshop with an insightful presentation on the fundamentals of AI. She introduced participants to the two main categories of AI: narrow (or weak) AI, which is designed for specific tasks, and general (or strong) AI, which is capable of performing a wide range of functions similar to human intelligence.
Abubakar showcased a variety of AI tools that can be applied to streamline workplace tasks, including ChatGPT, Gemina, Grammarly, Google Search, Notion, and Microsoft Dictate. Using real-time demonstrations, she illustrated how these tools can be integrated into daily workflows to boost productivity and effectiveness. However, she emphasized the importance of combining AI tools with critical thinking, ethical judgment, and professional knowledge to remain relevant and accountable in an evolving work environment.
In her opening remarks, AUN’s Vice President for Finance, Mrs. Nnenna Mosugu, underscored the importance of embracing AI in the workplace. She encouraged staff to adopt AI tools for better time management and improved output quality. Addressing common concerns, she reassured participants that “AI won't take your jobs,” she said. “Instead, people who know how to use AI effectively will take the jobs of those who don't.”
Also speaking at the event, HR Director Mr. Mustapha Abubakar urged staff to take full advantage of the training opportunity. He highlighted the university’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancement and the crucial role of staff in that mission. “AUN needs to move with the time, if AUN must move with the times, that means you must move with the time because AUN relies on you,” he affirmed.
Reported by John Abah