Andersen Consulting Nigeria: Olaniyi Yusuf on AI Adoption, Digital Transformation and Business Growth

In this section of the interview, Olaniyi Yusuf, Managing Director of Andersen Consulting Nigeria, discusses the transition of Verraki to Andersen Consulting and the growing opportunities and challenges surrounding artificial intelligence and digital transformation in Nigeria.

He explains how joining Andersen Consulting strengthens the firm’s ability to deliver business solutions, technology consulting and business transformation services to clients across Nigeria and Africa. With access to a global network spanning over 187 countries, the firm can provide greater expertise, international capabilities and improved client services to businesses expanding into new markets.

Olaniyi Yusuf also examines AI adoption in Nigeria, highlighting the country’s position as a major technology and startup hub in Africa. While Nigerian banks, fintech companies and professional services firms are beginning to embrace artificial intelligence and AI agents, significant challenges remain.

These include data sovereignty, inadequate AI infrastructure, limited data centre capacity and a shortage of skilled AI engineers, data scientists and machine learning professionals. He also discusses Nigeria’s dependence on foreign AI platforms and the importance of developing solutions that understand local business environments.

Despite these challenges, Yusuf believes growing investments in data centres, technology infrastructure and digital talent present major opportunities for responsible AI adoption, digital innovation and business growth in Nigeria.