Microsoft Unveils $1M AI Initiative to Train One Million Nigerians
By Matthew Eloyi
Global technology giant Microsoft has announced a $1 million initiative to equip one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years.
The announcement was made 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 dollars in the next two years to empower one million Nigerians with AI tools,” Williams stated.
She emphasized that the training would not only provide Nigerian youths with a sustainable means of livelihood but also enable them to compete globally in the fast-evolving AI industry.
“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,” she added.
The Microsoft AI Tour serves as a platform to explore the transformative potential of AI and its applications across various sectors.
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