Adapt or perish: AI reshapes every sector, Nigerians must embrace change

Osmund Agbo’s recent piece in Premium Times warns that artificial intelligence is reshaping every sector—from medicine and law to education and transport—just as Uber and Netflix upended transport and entertainment. The doctor‑author argues that yesterday’s guarantees count for nothing in today’s rapid tech shift; those who refuse to learn digital tools will be left behind while those who adopt AI, blockchain and other innovations will shape the future. He warns that the real barrier is psychological: people mistake today’s comfort for tomorrow’s certainty and resist change, risking obsolescence.

For Nigerians, this is more than a tech trend. Professionals in law, medicine, teaching and business now compete with peers who use AI to draft contracts, diagnose illness, tailor lessons or run ads. Nations that invest in digital infrastructure, education and innovation will lead; those clinging to outdated systems risk marginalisation. The article cites local examples—friends furnishing homes via platforms that didn’t exist a decade ago—and global cases like Kodak and BlackBerry to illustrate the cost of inaction.

The intelligence is clear: upskill now. Explore free online courses on AI basics, data literacy or digital marketing. Experiment with AI tools relevant to your work—whether drafting contracts, diagnosing patients or creating lesson notes. Encourage your employer to invest in digital training and consider how blockchain or automation could improve your business. The choice remains simple: adapt and thrive, or ignore the shift and risk being left behind.

SOURCE: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/opinion/892854-adapt-or-die-by-osmund-agbo.html