SIMS Nigeria Limited, a player in the electronics and consumer goods sector, has reinstated commitment to innovation and operational efficiency through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its business processes.
IK Eyisi, chief executive officer of SIMS Nigeria Limited told BusinessDay in an exclusive interview at its case study launch in Lagos Business School(LBS) where he emphasised that the electronics industry plays a critical role in enabling the functionality and advancement of AI-driven technologies.
“As a systems integrator, part of what we do is enable AI to do what it does. We’re in the electronics industry, and without us, AI wouldn’t be able to perform effectively,” Eyisi said. “Our focus remains on ensuring that we deliver products faster, more efficiently, and at reasonable prices.”
Eyisi also revealed that SIMS has already infused AI into its operations, particularly in data analysis which significantly improves speed and accuracy.
“We used to have two people manually handle data analysis that took 30 minutes to an hour. With AI plugged into the system, the same work is done in five seconds,” he stated.
“AI now handles number crunching and scenario modeling, giving management actionable insights almost instantly,” Eyisi said.
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He advised other firms navigating disruptions and fraud-related challenges to remain authentic and visionary in their approach.
“Stay true to who you are. Disruptions will come, but communicate clearly with your team, lead by example, and stay focused on your mission.”
While speaking on how to balance people and technology, Sam Eboagwu, human resource manager at SIMS Nigeria Limited, noted that the company is equally focused on preparing its workforce for the evolving AI landscape.
“AI is not here to replace what we do but to enhance it. At SIMS, we are balancing people and products by matching human capital development with market dynamics,” Eboagwu said.
Lagos Business School also spotlighted SIMS as a case study in innovation, a session which featured Louis Nzegwu, marketing professor at LBS, who disclosed that SIMS Nigeria’s journey will form a business case study for MBA students and executives.
“The SIMS case is a story of resilience, adaptation, and retention which are qualities essential for navigating crises and innovation in Africa,” he said. “We aim to produce cases that not only reflect African realities but also have global relevance.”
Adesewa Greg-Ighodaro, chief operating officer at Homework Group Africa, nailed on leadership, integrity, and the human factor and she urged business leaders to uphold integrity and emotional intelligence amid rapid technological shifts.
“AI may be more intelligent, but it doesn’t have a heart. It amplifies who you are,” she said. “Leaders must stand firm on identity, communicate clearly, and model integrity because purpose and values remain the true anchors.”
Bongo Adi, professor of economics at Lagos Business School, warned against overreliance on AI, stressing the need for human intentionality.
“AI is far smarter than all of us, but it lacks intentionality. Turbulence is now the default, and to remain relevant, we must focus on doing what AI cannot do, which is using human judgment to interpret data and sense shifts in trends,” he noted.
He further emphasised that organisations seeking to scale must embrace openness and innovation.
“A closed organisation can’t scale. Growth demands an open vision and a willingness to evolve,” he added.
