By Admin
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Chief Executive Officer of Google, Sundar Pichai, for the interest of the company in advancing Artificial Intelligence and digitap transformation in Nigeria.
The President met the Google team in Paris in company of the Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani.
The Google Team’s discussions with President Tinubu was aimed at forging a strategic partnership to enhance Nigeria’s journey towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation.
The collaboration seeks to position Nigeria as a prominent technology and innovation hub, leveraging AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure to foster economic growth and enhance global competitiveness.
The conversation focused on key initiatives such as expanding digital infrastructure in Nigeria, equipping the workforce with essential digital skills for the future, promoting AI-driven research and innovation, encouraging greater cloud adoption across various industries, and establishing Nigeria as a key player in the global digital economy.
President Tinubu emphasised that the partnership would align seamlessly with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, centred on economic diversification through industrialisation, technology, and innovation.
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy will provide strategic oversight, while the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will co-ordinate efforts alongside the private sector to ensure widespread and meaningful impact.
At the meeting, the CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, had reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital transformation, stating that Nigeria has an incredible opportunity to lead in AI and digital innovation in Africa.
He said Google was excited to continue working with the Nigerian Government to create an ecosystem that would foster innovation and economic growth.
Explaining the crux of Google’s engagement with the President, the Minister of Communications, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said partnership between Nigeria and Google represented an important opportunity to accelerate Nigeria’s technological advancement and strengthen her digital economy.
He said Nigeria was committed to ensuring that AI and digital transformation create tangible benefits for businesses and citizens across the country.
The discussions will continue as both parties look to deepen their collaboration and expedite Nigeria’s digital transformation, paving the way for sustainable economic growth.
