Global tech 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. Williams emphasized that the investment aims to provide Nigerians with the necessary AI tools and skills to build businesses, develop solutions, and compete globally.
“This is a significant investment to ensure that everyone has access to the right skills, not just to use AI but to create sustainable opportunities through it,” she stated.
The Microsoft AI Tour focuses on the future potential of AI and its impact across various industries.