In a bid to harness Nigeria’s vast pool of talent and skills, Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the launch of the “Outsource to Nigeria Initiative” (OTNI), spearheaded by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The Vice President’s remarks came during the initiative’s inauguration event in Gombe, where he expressed optimism about the reforms underway and their potential to secure a prosperous future for the nation.
The OTNI, aimed at tapping into a portion of the $8.79 trillion global Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) market, holds significant promise for Nigeria’s economic trajectory. Vice President Shettima commended President Tinubu’s visionary leadership, noting his adept understanding of Nigeria’s current standing and potential within the global landscape.
While acknowledging the temporary challenges posed by the administration’s economic decisions, Shettima assured Nigerians that these reforms are strategic investments geared towards fortifying the nation’s economic foundations. He urged patience from citizens, stressing that the reforms would ultimately yield positive outcomes, propelling Nigeria towards economic prosperity.
The OTNI initiative, according to Shettima, is poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s economic landscape by generating millions of job opportunities and fostering growth in the BPO and Information Technology-enabled services sector. He emphasized the initiative’s potential to leverage Nigeria’s skilled workforce, competitive cost structure, improving ICT infrastructure, and favourable geographical location to attract global investment.
The significance of launching the initiative in Gombe was underscored by Governor Inuwa Yahaya, who highlighted the state’s burgeoning potential as a hub for technological innovation and economic growth.
Amal Hassan, Founder/CEO of OTNI, provided insight into the initiative’s strategic approach, leveraging streamlined processes and the digital platform WorkNation to connect partners with talent according to their requirements. Hassan outlined the initiative’s goal of positioning Nigeria as the preferred outsourcing destination, facilitating global job opportunities for Nigerian youths, and attracting investment to drive economic development.
As Nigeria embarks on this transformative journey with the OTNI initiative, hopes are high for a future marked by economic prosperity and opportunities for its citizens.
