President Bola Tinubu has stated the Federal Government of Nigeria’s desire to assist global tech giant Google Incorporated in creating one million digital employment in Nigeria.
Mr Richard Gingras, Google Global Vice President, paid a courtesy visit to Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, on Friday.
President Tinubu reminded the visiting Google executive that Nigeria has creative and brilliant young people who are eager to learn, especially in this age of artificial intelligence, and that the tech giant has the capabilities and tools that the young people require to excel.
“I am delighted that Google is willing to collaborate with us.” You have responded to our request for digital innovation and assistance for our youth. You are assisting us in our efforts to promote the digital economy. We are eager to collaborate with you on your pledge to create one million digital employment in Nigeria.
“We will provide you with all of the assistance you require to have a beneficial corporate responsibility.” “We have begun our economic reforms, albeit slowly,” the President stated.
President Tinubu said of Google’s promotion of free speech, press freedom, and democracy through its platforms, “It is in the public interest to continue to defend free press and free speech.” We are dedicated to promoting a free society.”
In his speech, the Google Vice President mentioned that he was in Nigeria for the West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference.
He expressed his admiration for the inventiveness and talent of young Nigerians who are embracing technology and digital tools to increase access to information and support democracy.
Mr Gingras informed President Tinubu that his organisation is deeply invested in Nigeria and is prepared to assist the Federal Government.
He stated that Google would assist in the security of Nigeria in the age of disinformation and fake news, and that his company hopes to continue its partnership with the Nigerian government.
