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Nigeria: Microsoft Reinstates Commitment to Africa with a 20-Year Plan |
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Friday, April 25, 2014 |
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ICT for MDGs
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Nigeria |
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Apr 25, 2014 |
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He however stated that technological innovation coupled with strong partnerships, both public and private, as well as collaboration from all sectors of society, are essential requisites for Nigeria to realise its full potential, especially in line with its vision 20:2020 gambit.
Makwane said Microsoft had invested heavily in its effort to improve on the local economy through job creation, support for the youths in Nigeria, software donations to non-governmental organisations and the encouragement of local innovation.
“We believe that by helping people reach their full potential, our business will naturally benefit their economic prosperity,” he said.
Microsoft, which has a 22-year history in Africa, has mentored over 50 startups through its BizSpark, one of which is African gaming-app company – Gamesole owned by award-winning game developer Abiola Olaniran, and recently rolled out plans to continue supporting education and skills development amongst the continent’s young professionals.
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Nigeria: Microsoft Reinstates Commitment to Africa with a 20-Year Plan Microsoft Nigeria’s newly appointed General Manager Kabelo Makwane has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Africa by announcing a 20-year business plan that will improve competitiveness and accelerate economic growth and development in Africa Speaking at the second edition of ‘Agenda for Nigeria Innovation Forum 2014’ in Calabar Southeastern Nigeria Makwane said the initiative by Microsoft would be built on three pillars 21st century world-class skills providing affordable access and fostering local innovation According to him Microsoft is looking to shape its next 20 years on the continent through the ‘Microsoft 4Afrika Initiative’ which was launched a year ago
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