The Global Alliance for Fair and Inclusive AI (GAFAI) has appointed Nigeria’s Oyetola Idowu as its Global AI Delegate to the United Kingdom, reinforcing the organisation’s mission to champion ethical, fair, and human-centred artificial intelligence across healthcare, public services, and digital infrastructure.
GAFAI is a leading global platform driving the ethical and equitable advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at fostering collaboration among a diverse international community of AI researchers, policymakers, educators, and civil society leaders, creating a unified, principled space for dialogue and action in a world of varied AI governance approaches.
With over 13 years of experience in IT Digital Product service delivery spanning the NHS, public sector, and private consulting, Idowu brings a wealth of expertise in digital transformation, policy implementation, and responsible AI practices.
Idowu has served as a digital product manager and an IT business analyst leading initiatives in data transformation, digital solutions process re-engineering, and enterprise-level innovation.
She is also a recognized researcher and co-author in the field of responsible AI for healthcare, governance, and ethics, frequently contributing as a writer and public speaker.
Her academic background includes an MSc in Big Data Analytics from the University of Derby (UK), alongside professional memberships and certifications such as MBCS, ITIL, and MCP.
She is also a mentor and active volunteer with sustainability and digital equity programmes, particularly through the NHS Green Network.
“As GAFAI’s Global AI Delegate to the UK, Idowu will represent GAFAI at regional and international forums to promote transparent and accountable AI; support the establishment of the GAFAI-UK chapter, fostering collaboration among regulators, academia, industry, and civil society; lead or contribute to projects applying responsible AI in public health, service delivery, and digital inclusion, and provide regular reports, insights, and recommendations on UK developments in AI that align with GAFAI’s principles of ethics, fairness, and human-centred design”, the Alliance led by Mohamed Al Marri, the executive board member & CEO, announced on LinkedIn.
This appointment underscores GAFAI’s growing influence as a convener of responsible AI voices worldwide.
By bringing together thought leaders such as Idowu, the organization aims to ensure that advances in artificial intelligence contribute to sustainable development, equitable access, and public trust.
Speaking on her appointment, Idowu said, “I am honoured to serve as GAFAI’s Global AI Delegate to the UK. This role is both a privilege and a responsibility — to champion ethical, transparent, and human-centred AI that improves lives, strengthens public services, and fosters digital equity. I look forward to working with regulators, academia, industry, and civil society to ensure that AI becomes a true force for inclusive development, not just in the UK but across the globe.”
Royal Ibeh
Royal Ibeh is a senior journalist with years of experience reporting on Nigeria’s technology and health sectors. She currently covers the Technology and Health beats for BusinessDay newspaper, where she writes in-depth stories on digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health policies.
