Operator/Deployer

The entity that deploys, operates or uses an AI system in practice and is responsible for implementing human oversight, operational controls, and complying with deployment conditions imposed by the authority.

The entity that deploys or operates an AI system in service and is responsible for implementing human oversight, maintaining operational logs, reporting incidents, complying with sectoral restrictions, and cooperating with inspections and post-market surveillance.

An entity that deploys, operates, or makes an AI system available to end users within Nigeria and is responsible for operational deployment, applying risk mitigations, ensuring transparency to users, and complying with oversight and reporting obligations.

The entity that puts an AI system into operation or uses it in a given context, distinct from the developer; deployers/operators are required to perform initial risk screenings, conduct or cooperate on FRIAs, provide transparency notices to users, implement cybersecurity measures, and report incidents as required by the draft law.

The person or entity that places an AI system into service or uses it in operational contexts, responsible for safe deployment, providing user notice, ensuring human oversight, registering high-risk uses where required, and reporting incidents or breaches to the oversight authority.