By Emeka Aginam

New Horizons Nigeria, a franchise of New Horizons Worldwide, the world’s largest independent IT Training organisation with offices in 80 countries and six continents of the world has  emerged Microsoft 2012 Valued Partner, putting  the organization in the top five per cent of Microsoft’s ecosystem globally.

The Microsoft competency differentiates organizations such as New Horizons in the business world and enables the organization to capitalist on market opportunity with tailored benefits  such as eligibility for a direct relationship with Microsoft, customer technical sales and advisory services, and prioritized exposure on the Microsoft customer marketplace.

The MD/CEO of New Horizons, Nigeria, Mr Tim Akano, said this partnership is an added advantage to New Horizons, which is a fast growing organization with strong interest in the  growth and development of the information technology and E-business aspect of Nigeria’s economy, as it will increase the Nation’s opportunity to have more Microsoft Certified  Professionals.

Furthermore, he said New Horizons will continually use its unparalleled knowledge gathered in its 30 years of operations in 80 Countries and six continents of the world to ensure the  best IT and E-business trainings for Nigerians.

New Horizons Nigeria empowers about 50,000 Nigerians yearly in Universities, Schools, Military, and Corporate Organizations. Akano said “With our robust relationships with  Microsoft, EC-Council, Oracle,Cisco, Certiport, CBP, Linux and SAP the future is bright for the Nigerian IT Professionals”.