The Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion has urged its media professionals to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and enhance digital literacy.
In the recently concluded 2025 Communicators, Media and Data Management Officers’ conference in Ilesa, Osun State, themed ‘Proclaiming Christ through the Media in times like this’, the importance of integrating media, communication, and AI basics into theological education was emphasized.
The Church called for training its members in AI usage while also raising awareness about its ethical implications.
Additionally, the Church tasked its communicators with the responsibility of safeguarding its leadership from public misrepresentation and ensuring accuracy in media content.
They were also cautioned against accepting financial incentives that might compromise the Church’s mission or spread false doctrines.
The communiqué, signed by Matthew Adesanmi Adeyeba, the chairman of the communique committee, Korede Akintunde, director of communications, Church of Nigeria and Williams O. Aladekugbe, Archbishop of Ibadan Province, underscored the vital role of communicators in spreading the message of Christ through effective media engagement.
It highlighted the need for deliberate and meaningful content creation that prioritizes the message of Christ over personal agendas or divisive discussions.
In related news, The Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba, Primate of All Nigeria, has appointed Professor Rotimi Omotoye as the new Rector of Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary in Igbein, Abeokuta, Ogun State, effective September 1, 2025.
Professor Omotoye, a Christian Studies expert from the University of Ilorin, specializes in Church History, African Christianity, Pentecostal Churches, Ecumenical Movements, and Inter-religious relations.
