Millions of Nigerian workers are in Asuquo’s shoes. He says, “Ninety per cent of the mechanics in Nigeria are totally disconnected from technology. Automation in the workplace has been a concern for hundreds of years, but new technology may bring it to unprecedented saturation. While 70 per cent Nigerians are involved in agriculture, only two per cent farmers produce food enough for the entire US population, analysts maintain. “For employers, it means making the right investments in technology; for workers, it means acquiring the right skills,” the report noted.

Source: Punch December 23, 2019 23:03 UTC