Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa has revealed six practical solutions for Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution as it continues to transform industries.
The company said Nigeria’s digital economy expands and the demand for high-performance computing increasing, stakeholders must take decisive steps to integrate sustainability into data centre operations, adding that the six practical solutions for a Sustainable Future include: Assessing existing infrastructure and processes for efficiency gains, dopt energy-efficient infrastructure, partner with suppliers who prioritise decarbonising their supply chain and mitigating Scope 3 emissions, utilise advanced reporting tools, optimise resource allocation with AI and machine learning and continuously reassess and improve.
The country president of Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa, Ajibola Akindele, said, “The best time to act on sustainability was years ago; the second-best time is now. As AI accelerates demand for data processing and storage in Nigeria, immediate action is needed to reduce energy consumption and emissions.
“By integrating sustainable strategies and leveraging AI-driven optimisations, businesses can drive long-term efficiency while contributing to a greener future.
“AI is reshaping industries, improving productivity, and is projected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030—more than the combined economies of China and India. However, AI workloads consume significantly more power, generate more heat, and require advanced cooling systems, increasing energy demand and carbon emissions. If left unchecked, these trends could strain Nigeria’s already overburdened power grid and hinder the country’s sustainability goals; achieving net-zero emissions by 2060.”
