SKILLS ACQUISITION: TRAINING AND RE-TRAINING FOR ECONOMICS EDUCATION USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

As the world is rapidly evolving, the need for the integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence has become increasingly important in shaping the future of education at the higher level. This work delves into the pressing need for Rivers State and indeed Nigerian universities to continually train and re-train lecturers using artificial intelligence, students will in turn benefit as it will empower them through the skills acquired to thrive in the dynamic job market as well as drive innovation across various sectors of the economy. The work looked at the need for training and retraining of university staff, artificial intelligence and economics education, constraints to training of lecturers using artificial intelligence, conclusion and then suggested that universities should collaborate with non-governmental organizations for training of lecturers on the use of artificial intelligence for effective and efficient utilization, government should make adequate provision of facilities to be available in every university for the training and retraining of lecturers on the use of artificial intelligence for academic productivity and finally, universities should ensure the participation of lecturers in artificial intelligence research and development.