President Bola Tinubu has expressed the willingness of the Federal Government of Nigeria to support Google Incorporated, to create one million digital jobs in Nigeria.
A statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, said the President gave the assurance at the State House on Friday during the visit of Google Global Vice President, Richard Gingras, to his office.
Tinubu told the visiting Google executive that Nigeria had creative and talented young people who were ready and motivated to learn, especially in this age of digital revolution.
He said the tech giant had the capabilities and tools that the young people needed to excel.
According to him, “I am glad that Google is ready to partner with us. You have answered our call on digital innovation and to help our youths. You are supporting our efforts to promote digital economy. We are ready to work with you on your commitment to create 1 million digital jobs in Nigeria.
“We will give you all the support you need to have a beneficial corporate responsibility. We have started our economic reforms, even though tortuous.”
