Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a sweeping reform of the Foreign Service Academy (FSA) in Badagry, Lagos, urging that artificial intelligence be embedded into its curriculum to meet the demands of modern diplomacy and global trade.
The minister made the declaration during his inspection of agencies under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he praised the Academy’s leadership for their dedication but insisted that the institution must evolve to reflect the realities of 21st-century diplomacy. Tuggar stressed that modules such as Artificial Intelligence in Diplomacy and AI in International Trade are no longer optional but necessary if Nigeria’s diplomats are to compete on the world stage.
He further directed that the Academy should shift its model from being a cost center to a revenue-generating hub by developing tailored programs for government agencies, private sector players, and regional diplomats. According to him, such a transformation will not only strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic corps but also position the Academy as a training ground of international repute.
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“This is about preparing Nigeria’s Foreign Service Officers for the future while establishing the Academy as a leading institution for world-class diplomatic training,” Tuggar emphasized, noting that AI-driven reforms will help the nation anticipate and respond to global challenges with innovation and efficiency.
His remarks highlight a growing push within the government to integrate artificial intelligence into governance, commerce, and education. Analysts believe the move could redefine Nigeria’s role in global negotiations, giving its diplomats the tools to leverage technology in advancing the country’s foreign policy objectives.
