Microsoft Unveils $1m Initiative To Boost AI In Nigeria

Global tech giant, Microsoft has unveiled a one million dollar initiative to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills for the next two years.

This was announced by Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, during the Microsoft AI tour in Lagos on Wednesday.

“I am so delighted to announce that as Microsoft in Nigeria, we will be investing one million dollar in the next two years to empower one million Nigerians with AI tools,” the delighted Williams announced.

She added that with this training, Nigerian youths can earn a sustainable means of livelihood as well compete with their counterparts on the global stage.

“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.”