‘AI summit preparing students for realities of modern workforce’
Temitope Okeseeyin, a Future of Work and AI Strategist, has emphasised that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit which was held in Lagos State University (LASU) was designed to prepare students
Temitope Okeseeyin, a Future of Work and AI Strategist, has emphasised that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit which was held in Lagos State University (LASU) was designed to prepare students earlier for the realities of the modern workforce.
Okeseeyin successfully hosted the Borderless Summit: AI Campus Tour – LASU Edition, convening over 500 undergraduate students for a focused and timely conversation on artificial intelligence, the future of work, and emerging global opportunities.
The event, with the theme: “The Future of Work with AI,” marked the first stop of an ongoing campus tour designed to bridge the gap between traditional education and the rapidly evolving demands of an AI-driven global economy.
The summit featured a strong lineup of speakers including Olusola Amusan, Co-founder of Vesti and Curators University; Iyanuoluwa Odebode, Co-founder of Wokkah and an AI and Machine Learning expert; Kehinde Olafare, HR-Tech and people strategy leader; and John Amailo, knowledge and visibility strategist. Each speaker brought practical insights from their respective fields, contributing to a well-rounded and impactful conversation.
Beyond the speakers, the event saw wide representation across the university community reflecting strong interest and urgency among students to understand how AI is reshaping careers and opportunities.
The summit was created as an early intervention to bring these conversations directly into the university environment.
Speaking on the impact of the event, Okeseeyin emphasized the importance of early exposure.
“This is not just about talking about AI. It is about helping students understand what is changing and how to position themselves early. When students gain this level of clarity before graduation, it changes how they approach their careers and opportunities.
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Artificial Intelligence continues to transform how work is structured, how opportunities are accessed, and how individuals position themselves for relevance. However, many students only begin to fully engage with these realities after graduation,” she said.
In addition to the conversations, the summit also focused on access and practical outcomes. As part of the initiative, 200 students were awarded scholarships to learn AI and freelancing skills from the University of Freelancing, reinforcing the commitment to not only inspire but also create pathways for real opportunity.
The LASU edition combined both physical and virtual elements, incorporating live sessions from global speakers to bring diverse perspectives into the room while maintaining a strong on-ground experience.
Originally launched as a professional conference, the summit now serves as the umbrella platform for the AI Campus Tour, reflecting a strategic shift toward preparing students earlier for the realities of the modern workforce.
Following the success of the LASU edition, the initiative is set to expand across multiple campuses, with a long-term vision of reaching thousands of students and embedding AI and future-of-work conversations within university ecosystems across Nigeria.
