AWS opens Lagos office, increases commitment to Africa

Amazon.com, Inc. corporation has established its first office in Lagos, Nigeria.

The opening of the new office in Lagos is part of AWS’s effort to serve the country’s expanding customer and partner base.

“The office will serve organizations of all sizes, including startups, enterprises, and public sector agencies, as they make the shift to the AWS Cloud.” the company said in a statement.

The company stated that it will assist both new and existing clients who want to use AWS goods and services to innovate, reduce IT costs, and expand their businesses in the cloud.

Regional Manager of Sub-Saharan Africa at AWS, Amrote Abdella said, “We are excited to open our first AWS office in Nigeria. Lagos offers a highly skilled and creative talent pool, and the area is home to many fast-growing startups and notable Nigerian enterprises leading the way in digital innovation.”

“We look forward to fostering the country’s pioneering spirit and helping our customers accelerate their digital transformation as they deliver innovative new products and services to the Nigerian community.”

Also, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim said, “The Service Infrastructure Pillar of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) emphasizes the importance of digital platforms in the development of a robust digital economy.

“The programs of Amazon Web Services support the development of such platforms and we look forward to partnering with AWS to accelerate the implementation of NDEPS.”