How to Power Africa with Skills, Tech & AI

How can Africa unlock the full power of AI for inclusive growth? In our latest Futureview on AI & Data Podcast, Dr. Obi sat down with Dr. Abiodun Egbetokun, an engineer-turned-economist, senior lecturer at De Montfort University, and adviser to the AU & UNIDO. From infrastructure sharing and last-mile connectivity to green data centre incentives, Dr Egbetokun lays out practical policy moves that could double internet access, shrink the urban-rural digital divide, and slash carbon footprints. We also tackle the 13 % female leadership gap in African AI start-ups, the 4-point ethics checklist every project should follow, and the metrics governments must track to turn AI’s trillion-dollar promise into real jobs and exports. If you care about tech that works for everyone – students, entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors – this conversation is a must-watch.