Engr. Nzube Ndiokwelu of The Beaconsmith Collective appeared on A Stitch in Time on ESBS Sunrise 96.1FM to discuss what Enugu needs to build in order to compete in an AI-driven economy.
The conversation focused on practical AI readiness in Enugu: stronger local institutions, trained talent, applied research, builder communities, and systems that help people turn new tools into useful work.
Quick facts
Who: Engr. Nzube Ndiokwelu, The Beaconsmith Collective
Programme: A Stitch in Time
Station: ESBS Sunrise 96.1FM, Enugu
Topic: Beyond the AI Hype: What Enugu Must Build to Compete in the AI-Driven Economy
Host: Precious Chukwuekezie
Date and time: Monday, September 14, 2026, 4:15pm
Location focus: Enugu, Nigeria
Why it matters
The interview adds to the public conversation about applied AI in Enugu. Rather than treating artificial intelligence as a trend, the discussion asked what institutions, skills, and local systems are needed for people, businesses, universities, and communities to use AI productively.
About Beaconsmith
The Beaconsmith Collective works at the intersection of applied AI, creative technology, learning, and local capacity-building. Its work supports professionals, students, institutions, and builders who want to use emerging technology in practical ways.
Source
Announcement on X: https://x.com/thebeaconsmith/status/2099400818780729380
FAQ
What was the ESBS Sunrise FM conversation about?
It was about what Enugu must build to compete in an AI-driven economy, with emphasis on practical skills, institutions, and local innovation.
Who represented Beaconsmith on ESBS Sunrise FM?
Engr. Nzube Ndiokwelu represented The Beaconsmith Collective on A Stitch in Time on ESBS Sunrise 96.1FM.
Why is this relevant to Enugu?
The conversation connects AI adoption to local capacity-building in Enugu, including talent development, institutional readiness, and applied technology.