A Nigerian student of Robotics Engineering at Academic City University, Ghana, Ikechukwu Alfred, has developed a precision agriculture system designed to help farmers monitor large farming areas remotely.
Alfred, a native of Delta State and a member of the university’s Class of 2027, developed the system as part of an Embedded Systems course.
The project focuses on collecting environmental and agricultural data from farms and transmitting the information over long distances, reducing the need for farmers to manually monitor extensive farmland.
According to Alfred, the project strengthened his conviction that engineering and technology can be used to address practical challenges facing communities across Africa.
“Engineering is not just about building machines. It is about creating solutions that improve lives,” he said.
Alfred said his interest in engineering began at an early age, driven by his curiosity about electronics, programming and how machines work.
His decision to study Robotics Engineering in Ghana came during his final year in secondary school, when he discovered the programme at Academic City University.
He said he had initially considered studying in Europe but changed his plans after discovering an opportunity to pursue advanced technology education within Africa.
Speaking about his experience in Ghana, Alfred said the country’s welcoming environment helped him adapt quickly to life away from home.
Beyond his academic work, Alfred has taken part in student activities and university initiatives. He currently serves as the Public Relations and Communication Officer of the Academic City Student Council.
He is also involved in the university’s Robotics Club and Arts, Media and Drama Club, which he said have helped strengthen his communication and leadership skills.
Academic City University has students from more than 20 nationalities and offers programmes in areas such as Robotics Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Cybersecurity.
Alfred said his experience had shown him that young Africans did not necessarily have to look outside the continent to access technology-focused education.
He encouraged prospective students to research their options and remain open to opportunities across Africa.
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