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• Poised to bridge electoral information gap in Nigeria
'Seun Ibukun-Oni, Abuja
DAILY COURIER - A leading civil society organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), is set to launch its innovative Election AI tool to bridge the electoral information gap among Nigerians.
According to a statement signed by KDI's Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, the Election AI tool developed with the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will reduce the challenge of misinformation and disinformation in the country in processing electoral data.
He stressed that the indigenous innovative tool developed by KDI's Tech4Democracy team will serve as a reliable source of electoral information, offering simplified real-time data-driven information.
The launch event is scheduled for June 13, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, featuring a live demonstration of the Election AI tool.
The statement reads: "Over the years, citizens in Nigeria have been faced with the challenge of misinformation and disinformation in processing electoral data. In a bid to bridge the electoral information gap in Nigeria, Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), with the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is elated to announce the development of her innovative Election AI tool, designed to bridge the electoral information gap among citizens, particularly the youth.This innovation aims to empower electorates with accessible simplified, accurate, and comprehensive electoral information, advancing informed decision-making in the electoral process.
"The innovative Election AI tool, which is being developed by KDI's Tech4Democracy team, will serve as a reliable source of electoral information, offering simplified real-time data-driven information.
"By leveraging the power of AI, KDI is committed to providing a platform that ensures every citizen has access to accurate information to participate fully in electoral and democratic processes. The Election AI tool represents a significant leap forward in how citizens can understand the election framework from the Constitution, Electoral Act 2022, and INEC Election guidelines among several others.
"The launch event will take place on June 13, 2024, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, and will feature a live demonstration of the tool. KDI is committed to advancing democracy and civic engagementin Nigeria and envisions this Election AI platform will serve as an incentive for driving a positive change in electoral engagement and information dissemination."
