Global digital giant, Google has disclosed plans to train 20,000 Nigerian women and youth in digital skills and provide a grant of 1.2 billion naira ($1.6 million) to help the government create one million digital jobs in the country.
This disclosures were made by Google’s Africa executives on Tuesday.
The executives stated further that a grant from its philanthropic arm in partnership with Data Science Nigeria and the Creative Industry Initiative for Africa will facilitate the programme.
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Recall that President Tinubu has constantly reaffirm his campaign promise to create a million digital jobs.
V.President Shettima stated at the occasion that Google’s initiative aligned with the government’s commitment to increase youth participation in the digital economy. The government is also working with the country’s banks on the project, Shettima added.
Responding, the Google director for West Africa, Olumide Balogun stated that Google would commit funds and provide digital skills to women and young people in Nigeria. The digital giant will also enable startups to grow, which will create jobs.
