Microsoft supports Nigerian company to employ 100,000 people across Africa

Microsoft has disclosed plans to support Nigeria’s Tech4Dev, a non-profit social enterprise, in employing 100,000 young Africans via Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) over the next seven years.

Microsoft’s Country Director Nigeria and Ghana, Ola Williams, said that millions of people are being trained in Nigeria and other African countries yearly with no jobs after the training.

She said that through Taltrix, Tech4Dev is seeking to close the gap by creating employment opportunities for the people.

She disclosed that Nigeria has the population and is in the best position to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the scheme.

Nairametrics reports that the Microsoft Country Director stated that Nigerians are innovative and hungry to learn, stating that there are opportunities to harness the potential of Nigerians and Africans.

She said the tech giant plans to empower every person and organization to achieve more.

Tech4Dev began the Taltrix initiative to empower graduates and various other digital and creatives with decent jobs amid a hike in unemployment.

The company has infrastructures in 14 Nigerian cities that can employ about 1,000 people across Africa.

According to Joel Ogunsola, Taltrix CEO, the company wants to employ 100,000 people directly from Nigeria and across Africa over the next seven years.

“We believe that the outsourcing sector is likely to grow to become a $200 billion sector on the continent,” he said. Also, Oladiwura Oladepo, the executive director of Tech4Dev, said the organization would help drive economic growth on the continent.

Many tech companies have indicated interest in helping Nigerians and entrepreneurs achieve their dreams. Recently, the Google Accelerator Programme selected some Nigerian and African startups for seed funding and training.