Corruption, not artificial intelligence, threatens Nigeria’s workforce — NASU
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has said that corruption and bad governance, rather than Artificial Intelligence (AI), pose the greatest threat to the future of work and job security in Nigeria.
General Secretary of NASU, Prince Peters Adeyemi, stated this at the 2025 Workshop of the Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) held in Ibadan, Oyo State. He was represented by a former President of the union, Ivor Takor.
Adeyemi, who chaired the event, said AI should not be viewed as a destroyer of jobs but as a tool to boost productivity and empower workers who are ready to adapt to technological changes. He maintained that AI cannot replace human thinking or responsibility due to its limitations.
He stressed that technology alone cannot secure a prosperous future of work unless corruption is tackled and economic justice is prioritised. According to him, corruption has become deeply rooted in governance, turning into Nigeria’s “real economic policy.”
Adeyemi also condemned the worsening living conditions of workers caused by inflation and stagnant wages, accusing corporations of focusing on profits at the expense of workers’ welfare.
He urged labour journalists to remain courageous and independent in exposing corruption and injustice, despite pressures from political and commercial interests.
