Microsoft has disclosed a $1 million initiative to train one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) in two years.
Ola Williams, country manager for Microsoft Nigeria and Ghana, announced announced this during the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos.
Williams said the initiative aims to equip Nigerians with AI skills to help them build solutions, establish businesses, and compete globally.
She said, “I am so delighted to announce that as Microsoft in Nigeria, we will be investing one million dollars in the next two years to empower one million Nigerians with AI tools.
“This is a significant investment in our drive to ensure that everyone has access to the right skills required not just to use AI but to build solutions on AI, build businesses on AI that will be a sustainable means of livelihood for Nigerians and give Nigerian youths the opportunity to compete globally with their counterparts.”
The announcement comes on the heels of a partnership between the federal government and Google to advance AI and digital innovation in the country.
The presidency described the partnership as a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy and expressed commitment to ensuring technological transformation translates into real benefits for businesses and citizens
