Founder of Npontu Technologies, Dr. Stephane Nwolley has urged policy makers and players in the technology space to ensure Africa leads the charge of the 5th industrial revolution.
Speaking at the Stanford Seed Transformation Network (SSTN) Ghana Artificial Intelligence – AI workshop, Dr. Nwolley stressed the need for the continent to implement policies which will emphasize Africa’s role in in the current technological wave.
He urged businesses, policymakers, and innovators to seize the moment by investing in AI and digital transformation to accelerate sustainable growth.
“Africa cannot afford to miss the emerging 5th industrial revolution, unlike earlier industrialisation waves where we were forced to play catch-up.”
He emphasized the need to encourage the adoption of emerging technology.
“By investing boldly and eliminating bias, Npontu enables every African organisation to adopt AI effortlessly, while treating inevitable mistakes as valuable learning opportunities that continuously improve our models, just as we do for the rest of the world.”
Dr. Stephane Nwolley stressed that Africa’s cultural diversity and youthful population place the continent in a unique position to shape AI solutions that are not only globally competitive but also deeply relevant to local challenges.
“This turns Africa’s cultural richness and the momentum of the new industrial era into a unified engine for sustainable growth,” he stated.
The SSTN Ghana AI workshop brought together entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to solve Africa’s pressing socio-economic problems while positioning local enterprises for global competitiveness.
Prince Koblah Arkutu, President of SSTN Ghana Chapter was of the view that the inclusion of businesses in the technological transformation drive will be crucial in making Africa the market leader in emerging technologies.
“The turnout and energy we witnessed demonstrates the private sector’s readiness to lead with AI. Our mission with this workshop is to ensure that African businesses are not left behind in the AI revolution.”
The SSTN continues to foster inclusive capacity building, embodying its belief that transformation happens faster when knowledge is shared across communities and industries.
