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Devices and Services giant Microsoft has announced the launch of its employability program to serve young people in Nigeria.
In a statement released by the global brand today, the Program launch will be preceded by an event to unveil its name, official identity and partners at a media & VIP event on Friday, 15 November at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“Microsoft takes its citizenship engagement as primary to its work,” said Ugochukwu Nwosu, who is the Citizenship Manager at Microsoft for Anglophone West Africa. “In working with organisations, technology enthusiasts and governments at every level, we have emphasised the crucial importance of jobs for a new generation of Nigerians. This program is a major step in leading a coordinated solution to this urgent problem.”
The program, which is presented in partnership with The Future Project, features a web based Job/training resource centre that aims to provide a guide for young Africans in the area of career planning, skill acquisition, entrepreneurship development, Job sourcing and small business sustainability.
Ugochukwu Nwosu – Microsoft
The objective is to create a better-informed and empowered citizenry across Nigeria; particularly among the youth demography.
“The Future Project has always invested in enterprise and expanding opportunities for young people,” said Chude Jideonwo, who is Executive Director for The Future Project. “Through our enterprise support scheme platform, we have over 5 years created a platform for young people to build a community of opportunities, to connect with capacity and build a shared future of value. We are glad to be partnering with Microsoft to scale up this engagement and to reach a deeper pool of the un-served across the country.”
For more information on the employability programme, the public can email .
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
