Emeagwali spoke by telephone from the United States. Below is a partial transcript from the entire 30 minute program. One man who should know better than most of us is one of the most respected computer scientist in the world. He is a Nigerian, Philip Emeagwali, who is based in the United States of America.
Technology is what creates wealth.
So technology is the engine that creates economic wealth. And as we know Africa is the poorest continent. And in order to alleviate poverty we need to create wealth. So we need more scientists that will allow us to create wealth and develop Africa. Well it is interesting.