Prof. Dzidonu said the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), emerging technologies and changing professional practices were reshaping the world of work and making it increasingly difficult for people to rely solely on knowledge acquired during formal education.

He is advocating what he describes as the “Sovereign Triple-L” which is the Sovereign Lifelong Learner, a person who takes personal responsibility for continuously renewing, deepening and expanding their skills and capabilities.

According to him, the traditional model of completing university education, entering a profession and relying on acquired knowledge for several years is becoming unsustainable.

“You went to university. You acquired knowledge. You graduated. You entered a profession. And for many years, much of what you had learned remained relevant to what you were called upon to do. That world is disappearing,” he said.

Prof. Dzidonu said university qualifications remained important, but a certificate could not guarantee that an individual’s knowledge and capabilities would remain sufficient as technology, professions and societal needs evolved.

He therefore urged graduates and professionals to continuously assess what they know, what they can do, what they need to learn and what they may need to unlearn or relearn.

He described an individual’s Skills, Expertise, Experience, Knowledge and Know-how collectively as “SEEK”, and said the rapidly changing world was creating what he termed the “SEEK-Gap”, the distance between capabilities people currently possess and those increasingly required to remain relevant and effective.

Prof. Dzidonu also highlighted what he called the paradox that “the more you know, the less you know,” explaining that the statement reflects the constantly expanding frontier of knowledge, skills and professional capabilities rather than a reduction in what people know.

He said the challenge in the AI age was therefore not simply to accumulate knowledge but to transform learning into professional capabilities that enable people to solve problems, exercise judgement, adapt, innovate, collaborate and create value.

Prof. Dzidonu further encouraged people to see AI as a tool for extending their capabilities rather than simply as a threat to existing knowledge and skills.

He said individuals should learn with AI, question its outputs and use it responsibly while continuing to develop their own capacity for critical thinking, creativity, judgement and continuous learning.

“The more useful question is not merely, ‘Will AI make what I learned obsolete?’ It is: ‘How will I use AI, technology, experience, reflection and continuous learning to keep renewing what I know and what I am capable of doing?’” he said.

At the centre of his “Sovereign Triple-L” concept is what he calls the Opportunity–Possibility–Difference (OPD) perspective.

He explained that “See the Opportunity” requires individuals to recognise change, emerging technologies, challenges and even mistakes as opportunities for learning and growth.

“Explore the Possibility” involves considering what new skills, experiences, knowledge and capabilities can emerge from those opportunities.

“Create the Difference”, he said, represents the ultimate purpose of lifelong learning — applying knowledge and capabilities to solve problems, create value, improve lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

Prof. Dzidonu stressed that the concept was not limited to university graduates but was relevant to students, professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, business leaders and institutions seeking to remain capable in a rapidly changing environment.

He urged individuals not to depend solely on universities, employers or technology providers to determine their learning needs, but to take greater ownership of their personal and professional development.

“Do not allow graduation to become the end of your learning journey. Let it become the beginning of a new one,” he said.

He encouraged individuals to embrace continuous learning and capability development, stressing that what makes a person capable today may not necessarily be sufficient to meet the demands of tomorrow.

Prof. Dzidonu said the message of the Sovereign Triple-L could ultimately be summed up as: “See the opportunity. Explore the possibility. Create the difference.”

“Never stop learning. Never stop developing your capability. Never stop becoming,” he added.

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