We’ll support Google to create 1 million jobs in Nigeria — Tinubu

<p>President Bola Tinubu on Friday affirmed that the Federal Government is ready to support global tech giant, Google Incorporated, to create one million digital jobs in Nigeria.</p>, <p>He gave the assurance at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Friday during the visit of Google Global Vice President, Mr Richard Gingras, to his office.</p>, <p>Tinubu told the visiting Google executive that Nigeria had creative and talented young people who are ready and motivated to learn especially at this age of Artificial Intelligence, stressing that the tech giant has the capabilities and tools that the young people need to excel.</p>, <p>A statement issued by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the President (Special Duties, Communications & Strategy) quoted the President as saying: “I am glad that Google is ready to partner with us. You have answered our call on digital innovation and to help our youths. You are supporting our efforts to promote the digital economy. We are ready to work with you on your commitment to create 1 million digital jobs in Nigeria.</p>, <p>“We will give you all the support you need to have a beneficial corporate responsibility. We have started our economic reforms, even though tortuous.”</p>, <p>On Google’s promotion of free speech, freedom of the press and democracy through its platforms, President Tinubu declared that it is in the public interest that free speech and press freedom should not be impeded.</p>, <p>“It is in the public interest to continue to defend free press and free speech. We are committed to supporting a free society,” the President said.</p>, <p>In his address, the Google Vice President had earlier told President Tinubu that he was in Nigeria for the West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference.</p>, <p>He said he had been inspired by the creativity and talent of young people in Nigeria who are embracing technology and digital tools to expand access to information and promote democracy.</p>, <p>Gingras told President Tinubu that his organisation has a deep interest in Nigeria and stan