Microsoft Advocates Stronger AI Training for Nigeria’s Government Institutions

Microsoft has called on Nigeria to invest more in developing the skills of public sector workers, saying the country’s ability to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) will depend on how prepared government institutions and policymakers are to adopt the technology.

The Government Affairs Director for Microsoft West Africa, Nonye Ujam, said public officials play a crucial role in ensuring that AI drives economic growth rather than becoming a missed opportunity.

She noted that nations making significant progress in AI are often those that have invested in institutional capacity and prepared their public sectors to manage emerging technologies effectively.

Nigeria aims to become one of Africa’s leading AI markets through its National AI Strategy, which focuses on ethical adoption, talent development, governance and partnerships.

However, Ujam said the rapid advancement of AI continues to challenge governments around the world, making it difficult for policies and regulations to keep pace with technological change.

She stressed that investing in people may be the most important AI investment a country can make.

According to her, a skilled and knowledgeable public sector can create clear regulations, build public trust and provide the stability needed for businesses and innovators to invest confidently in Nigeria’s growing AI economy.

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