Nigerians have taken to social media to commend Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for attracting big tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Huawei and others to the country, saying the move will lead to creation of jobs for the youths.

Prof. Osinbajo met with the Microsoft Corporation team led by its President, Mr Brad Smith on 8 January in a virtual meeting and the tech giant committed to partnering the Federal Government in its Economic Sustainability Plan.

At the meeting Vice President urged Microsoft to engage young Nigerians, stating that, “It seems to me that there is just a wave of general anger around the world and people are generally impatient. Impatient with government, impatient with practically all of the formal structures there are.”

“But I am open and happy to hear what views there might be on trying to engage and engage even more with young people (and in our case, that is 70% of our population, if not more). So, we are really talking not just about the youth population but the Nigerian populace because that is the majority.”

It would be recalled that Prof. Osinbajo also met with other global technology giants including Google Inc., Huawei, and top social networking company, Facebook, to discuss plans to partner with the Federal Government for the benefit of the Nigerian people, especially young people.

Using the hashtag, MicrosoftNaija, a Twitter user, Bola Daunsi said the Vice President’s impact on the tech sector is profound. “VP Osinbajo's impact on the tech sector has produced a whole lot of desirable results in terms of attracting tech giants like Facebook, Google, Huawei, Jack Ma and more recently Microsoft to Nigeria for investment purpose. #MicrosoftNaija isn't just a wishful thinking, It is real,” she said.

Doctor Frank in a tweet said for many years Prof. Osinbajo has been pushing tech initiative in Nigeria. “The ease of using Microsoft in achieving many things is only happening because VP Osinbajo has been building and sustaining our economy specifically through technology advancement and establishments since 2017.”

Kate Nnaji explained that the Vice President has a track record of attracting big tech companies. “While a lot of you are busy attacking @ProfOsinbajo, he has been busy building Nigeria’s tech sector by bringing different tech big guns to invest here. Just last week, Microsoft said it will be investing in Naija to build its tech sector & make it the best in Africa.” #MicrosoftNaija

Adelekan Adeoye cited the impact Osinbajo’s meeting with Facebook had on the Nigeria tech sector. “In May 2018, NG_HUB was launched in Yaba, Lagos. The training aspect of Facebook’s Nigeria Initiatives promises to train and support 50,000 students, SMEs and entrepreneurs across Nigeria through a series of digital skills training.” #MicrosoftNaija

Similarly, Adewumi Collins noted that over $350 million was pumped into Nigeria’s tech sector after he met with tech giants. “VP Osinbajo has been at the forefront of Nigeria's investments in the tech sector. After his visit in 2018/2019, Nigerian got about $377million in investments in the tech sector. Job creation, hubs, training and so on.” #MicrosoftNaija

Mustapha Olatu described Prof. Osinbajo as a big brand that attracts other big brands. “Osinbajo is not only intelligent, he is also a brand. Osinbajo in a meeting with tech CEOs at the Silicon Valley, asked them to invest in Nigeria. He also showcased Paystack in 2018 asking foreign and local investors to give it a try. Let's not forget the role the VP has now played in #MicrosoftNaija,” he said.

Thomas Blessing was pleased that Microsoft obliged the Vice President request. “VP Osinbajo in a virtual meeting with Microsoft Corporation team led by its President, Mr Brad Smith noted that the company’s interest in supporting the efforts of the FG is a welcome development and could be leveraged to address issues affecting the youths.” #MicrosoftNaija

https://www.chronicle.ng/2021/01/nigerians-commend-osinbajo-for-attracting-big-techs-like-microsoft-google/

Osinbajo reaping what GEJ sowed

indeed our technology space has increased, giving opportunities to MSMEs, SMEs, especially Fintech to operate easily in the financial space..This shows the enabling environment is being created. Osinbajo has been playing a crucial role in making sure this country is ready for tech investors and investments.

Self deceit is worse than HIV!

we have a digital innovation initiative which we hope will be the foundation for doing far more in the digital space than we are doing at the moment.” osinbajo.
Thank you sir for what you

Our technology has increased with so much opportunities to MSMEs, SMEs, especially jobs to our young People, a very big thanks to Nigeria VP Prof Yemi Osinbajo

It's a privilege to have Osinbajo in power, he has been the forefront of bringing Google, Microsoft and HAUWEI to Nigeria tech.

Ever since his trip to Silicon Valley in 2018, The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has continued to attract investment from the top tech firms around the world. Even Jack Ma, China's richest man led a deligation who came to look for opportunities in Education, infrastructure, governance and Entrepreneurship

Osinbajo/Zulum are unstoppable by 2023

We need 2 good heads to revitalize the deteriorating Nigeria's integrity nd progress

ojokolax:
Ever since his trip to Silicon Valley in 2018, The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has continued to attract investment from the top tech firms around the world. Even Jack Ma, China's richest man led a deligation who came to look for opportunities in Education, infrastructure, governance and Entrepreneurship

Good one!

More like building castle in the air

Osunbande paid miscreants quoting and unquoting themselves

We will thank Tinubu for bringing bread and butter to Nigeria.

A Pretentious and Condescending man.

In all honesty, osibanjo is smart and he knows the future is IT and AI. But are we going to give the smart ones to drive this nation forward and leave baises aside? The VP debate was a clear pointer to who ought to be at the elms of affairs. In a sane clime, they will be clamouring for the likes of Obi and osibanjo, soludo and akinwunmi...

Thunder1010:
It's a privilege to have Osinbajo in power, he has been the forefront of bringing Google, Microsoft and HAUWEI to Nigeria tech.

While I applaud his good works Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Huawei were already players in the Nigerian tech scene before his arrival.

The VP has been a worthy and efficient political player in thie Buhari administration

The VP SMEs policy is a highly commendable one which if given the good back up will lead to stimulation of the moribund economy because SMEs are backbone of the economy.Weldone sir.