Ghanaian statesman, Sir Sam Jonah, has encouraged Ghanaian students to embrace technology while cautioning against overreliance on machines and artificial intelligence.
Speaking at Wisconsin International University, the veteran businessman noted that tools such as Google, LinkedIn, and remote working opportunities have opened new frontiers for today’s youth.
“You can work remotely from Accra and be paid in dollars or yen. This is extraordinary,” he said.
But he was quick to add that “no algorithm, no machine, no AI can replace your own creativity, your own intelligence, your own grit.”
He warned that technology must remain a tool, “the wind in your sails but never the captain of your ship.”
The mining executive also told communication students at the University that their chosen field is central to leadership and not a “side skill.”
“Communication is the bridge between vision and reality,” he said, stressing that the ability to convey ideas clearly can make or break careers and institutions.
Jonah referenced high-profile corporate failures, including BP’s oil spill and Boeing’s 737 MAX crashes, where poor communication compounded crises.
“Miscommunication is not just a public relations problem. It can be catastrophic,” he warned.