UNESCO has appointed Nigerian scholar Prof Chidi Oguamanam to its World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology for the 2026–2029 term, placing him among experts shaping global policies on AI, climate change and emerging technologies.
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UNESCO Headquarters dispatched an official invitation letter to the Nigerian scholar, citing his notable contributions to science, technology, and ethics.
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The COMEST Advisory Body, established in 1998, formulated global ethical frameworks and policy recommendations on issues spanning artificial intelligence, climate change, and quantum computing
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UNESCO says it is confident Prof Chidi Oguamanam’s expertise will strengthen the commission as it takes on emerging ethical challenges in science and technology, including artificial intelligence and other fast-evolving innovations