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In a joint announcement with the Government of Nigeria, Microsoft has detailed several projects aimed at intensifying the nation’s move to become a more digital economy. After extensive consultations with the government, Microsoft identified three key pillars that will help to build strong foundations for a digital
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Published 4 May 2021
Microsoft plans to equip five million people in Nigeria with digital skills over the next three years.
This is expected to be done in a partnership with the Federal Government towards a sustainable digital economy.
According to an announcement made on the company’s news page on Monday, the tech giant plans to build on three key pillars, which include connectivity, skilling and digital transformation.
Microsoft President, Brad Smith, said, “We believe in the future of Nigeria, and we are excited as a company to add to our investments.
“Together, we have an enormous opportunity to put technology to work, create jobs, to foster the technology ecosystem across Nigeria, and to use technology to preserve the best of the past and take us into the future.”