Nigerian-born British AI expert, Abel Aboh, appointed into Scotland’s Board

Mr. Abel Aboh, a Nigerian-born British artificial intelligence (AI) expert, has been appointed to the Board of the Data Lab Innovation Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom.

His appointment adds to his high professional reputation and represents an important step in the agency’s efforts to enhance Scotland’s data and AI potential.

Aboh, who has over the years made significant contributions to the data and artificial intelligence space in the United Kingdom, is a renowned data and technology influencer.

He boasts of work experiences that cut across various industries and sectors in global financial services, such as defense, airline, and sports.

Currently, Aboh is leading a strategic program of work at the Bank of England.

Aboh, while reacting to his appointment, said it is a great honor and privilege to be part of the board, adding that he would contribute and provide strategic direction to the leadership of the lab.

“I am deeply humbled for this opportunity to contribute and help unlock the rich opportunities for AI and data not just in Scotland, UK, but across the world.

“By bringing in industry, academia, and the public sector to harness opportunities, connect people and ideas, and develop knowledge and expertise for the good of humanity and society, thereby creating a better and more sustainable economy and society,

“I am deeply passionate and intentional about data, AI, transformation, innovation, education, technology, inclusion, social mobility, and global mobility,” he said.

Aboh, a graduate of the Strathclyde Business School, a leading UK business school, and the University of Lincoln, says he is working hard to continually represent Nigeria positively and fly the country’s flag in the global space.