In a significant boost to Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem, tech giant, Microsoft, has announced a $1 million (approximately ₦1.6 billion) investment in the country over the next two years.
One million Nigerians will be trained in AI skills, which will help the nation become a key player in the global AI ecosystem.
Ms Ola Williams, Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, announced this during the launch of the Microsoft AI tour in Lagos.
“This is a strategic investment to ensure that Nigerians have access to the necessary skills to create cutting-edge solutions and build AI-driven businesses that provide sustainable livelihoods,” Williams said.
According to Williams, the initiative is designed to empower individuals with the expertise to harness AI for innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic competitiveness.
“This is a significant investment in our efforts to ensure that everyone has access to the necessary skills to enable Nigerian youths to compete globally with their counterparts, not just to use AI but also to create solutions on AI, build businesses on AI, and give them the opportunity to sustain their livelihoods,” she continued.
The future potential of AI and its opportunities are the focus of the Microsoft AI tour, which started in Lagos.
Source: Per Second News
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