He is our own man-child. 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 the most respected computer scientist in the world. He is a Nigerian, Philip Emeagwali, who is based in the United State 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 create wealth and develop Africa. Well it is interesting.