Under the programme, locations in each of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria will also enjoy active internet connection and cloud services courtesy of this digital transformation plan.
Speaking in a formal video announcement of the partnership with the tech giant, Prof. Osinbajo said the constructive partnerships will bridge the knowledge, skills and technology gap that exist in most of our communities.
“We intend that these initiatives become institutions in their own rights and make a real impact in the lives of our citizens going forward.”
The Vice President said while using digital tools under the project, “we will pioneer innovative approaches in the fight against corruption, a major priority of this administration.
By Deji Elumoye
Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, Monday disclosed that the Federal Government has partnered with technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, for a digital upskilling programme that will benefit no fewer than five million Nigerians and as well help in the fight against corruption.
The partnership anchored on connectivity, skilling and digital transformation followed discussions between both parties led by the Vice President and Microsoft President Brad Smith earlier in the year.
Speaking in a formal video announcement of the partnership, Osinbajo said government was committed to leveraging innovation and technology to bring better outcomes across a wide area of governance concerns.
In a dual announcement today, May 3, 2021 by the federal government and Microsoft Corporation, no less than 5 million Nigerians are set to benefit from a digital upskilling programme in locations in each of the 6 geopolitical zones in Nigeria. These locations will also enjoy active internet connection and cloud services courtesy of the digital transformation plan. The partnership with Microsoft Corporation is anchored on connectivity, skilling and digital transformation and it follows discussions between both parties led by
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Microsoft President Brad Smith earlier in the year. Speaking in a formal video announcement of the partnership, Osinbajo said
(L-R) FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia, SolarWinds CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna and Microsoft President Brad Smith testify during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on February 23, 2021 in Washington, D.C. The hearing focused on the 2020 cyberattack that resulted in a series of data breaches in government agencies and private companies. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
From a certain vantage point, the cybersecurity industry has never been healthier. Businesses and other organizations are spending record amounts on security tools, solutions and hardware, while investors have spent the past few years showering startups with billions of dollars to develop new and emerging defense technologies. All of this activity has been underscored by a now-daily deluge of reporting about the latest big breach, ransomware attack or supply chain compromise.