Robotics and AI: Driving Africa’s Energy Transformation – Insights from Prof. Chinedu Ogwus

Professor Chinedu Ogwus delivered a keynote at the 100 Most Notable Leadership and Business Summit in Marrakech. He highlighted robotics and artificial intelligence as essential catalysts for Africa’s energy transformation and sustainable industrial growth. He explained how robotics automates hazardous tasks in oil and gas, boosts production efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances worker safety. He cited data showing Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt as continental leaders in robotics and AI investment and projected sharp growth by 2030. He urged African governments to develop enabling policies, strengthen research institutions, and invest in education and skills training. He stressed that building local innovation capacity is key to positioning Africa as a global player in the future energy landscape.

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