A global edge-solutions provider, inq. Group, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fueling the growth of AI and technological capacities in Nigeria and Africa through the provision of simpler, seamless solutions.
The company’s vision for empowering Africa’s technology sector was unveiled during a media roundtable discussion held on July 25, in Lagos.
With the group chairman, Andile Ngcaba, and the Group CEO, Glad Dibetso in attendance, the event served as an opportunity for inq. Group to share its strategic plans for driving innovation and shaping the future of edge solutions and AI on the continent.
Speaking during the session under the overarching theme, ‘Leading with Edge: The Future Of Edge Solutions in Nigeria,’ the Group CEO of the company, Glad Dibetso emphasised how inq. Group is working meticulously to build Africa’s technology capacities and advance the continent’s technology landscape.
He stated that, “we firmly believe that inq. is poised to revolutionise the education landscape across the continent.
“Connectivity serves as the gateway to transforming education in our schools, enabling children to learn robotics, AI, and software development. By empowering more students with these essential skills, we envision a rise in tech-driven small businesses, ultimately leading to the emergence of more African unicorns.”
Also, executive chairman of the company, Andile Ngcaba elaborated on inq. Group’s mission to play a pivotal role in shaping and fueling the growth of AI in Africa, particularly in Nigeria’s energy sector, saying, “our vision is to introduce artificial intelligence to Nigeria, empowering the country to actively participate in the global AI landscape.
“In pursuit of this objective, we aim to establish Nigeria as a center of excellence for developing customised AI solutions in the energy sector.”
Ngcaba stated, “our efforts will center around providing state-of-the-art AI solutions tailored specifically for the energy industry. Through this initiative, energy generation and distribution companies in Nigeria will gain access to real-time electricity consumption analytics for designated locations, enabling them to identify and address leakages throughout the entire electricity value chain.”
He also expressed optimism regarding Nigeria’s technology potential and its profound impact on the African continent, stating, “Nigeria stands as the foremost driver of growth in Africa, not only within ECOWAS but across the entire continent. We firmly believe that Nigeria serves as the hub not only for Africa but also for emerging markets. The future growth of the African continent largely hinges on the dynamism of this country.”
