Bart Nnaji:I Always Rush to My Village to Relax, Enjoy Real Life

At 70, Prof. Bart Nnaji has little left to prove. Globally celebrated as a robotic engineer, artificial intelligence pioneer and Chairman of Geometric Power Group, he has spent decades pushing the frontiers of science, engineering and Nigeria’s power sector. Yet, behind the remarkable achievements and boardroom accomplishments is a man who treasures life’s simple pleasures. Despite his international acclaim, Nnaji says his greatest moments of relaxation are spent in his village, where he reconnects with friends, shares stories and enjoys the warmth of community life. In this interview, he reflects on what sparked his early fascination with artificial intelligence over four decades ago, the sacrifices success has demanded, his vision for technology and electricity in Nigeria, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind. Dike Onwuamaeze brings the excerpt:

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