Google (GOOGL) has embarked on an ambitious initiative to train 20,000 Nigerians in essential digital skills. This initiative is not only a testament to Google’s commitment to bridging the digital divide but also a crucial step towards driving economic growth and innovation in Nigeria.
According to Google staff members for Africa, the company wants to teach 20,000 women and young people in Nigeria in digital skills and provide the government of the country a $1.6 million grant to assist it create one million new digital employment.
At a meeting with Google Africa officials in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria intends to develop digital jobs for its burgeoning youth population. Shettima did not specify when the jobs will be created.
The program would be made possible, according to Google Africa executives, by a grant from its charitable division in collaboration with Data Science Nigeria and the Creative Industry Initiative for Africa.
Shettima stated that Google’s program complemented the government’s goal of boosting young people’s involvement in the digital economy. Shettima noted that the government is also collaborating on the project with the nation’s banks.
According to Olumide Balogun, the director of Google for West Africa, the business will invest money, teach digital skills to women and young people in Nigeria, and support startup growth, which will lead to job creation.
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