Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) has taken a bold step toward the future of university administration in Nigeria by launching EcoScriber, an artificial intelligence-driven initiative designed to permanently eliminate reliance on paper-based systems across higher education institutions.
The project, developed by ABUAD's Sustainability Innovation Hub (SIHUB) under the Institute for Oil, Gas, Environment, Energy and Sustainable Development (OGEES), is funded by the British Council through its Innovation for African Universities (IAU) Enterprise and Innovation Challenge. EcoScriber simplifies administrative processes, reduces institutional costs, and cuts carbon emissions, while actively involving students from multiple disciplines in the design and deployment of the digital tools.
The launch marks the beginning of a one-year implementation phase, focusing on product deployment, staff training, institutional testing, and innovation mentoring at ABUAD and selected universities in South-Western Nigeria. The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reinforces ABUAD's reputation as a leader in sustainable development.