In a significant move aimed at fostering job creation in the Business Processes and Information Technology-Enabled Outsourcing sectors, Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima officially launched the Outsource To Nigeria Initiative (OTNI). This groundbreaking Public-Private Partnership program was introduced during a momentous event held at the prestigious Gombe International Conference Centre.
The initiative, a pivotal component of the ongoing efforts to realize the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration, is poised to be a game-changer in addressing unemployment challenges. Sen. Kashim Shettima, in his role as Vice President, highlighted the strategic importance of OTNI in creating sustainable job opportunities for Nigeria’s youth.
Accompanying the Vice President was the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, who expressed the agency’s strong support for OTNI. Inuwa underscored the initiative’s alignment with NITDA’s overarching goal to enhance the digital skills of the nation’s youth, emphasizing the importance of fostering talent development in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Outsource To Nigeria Initiative, once successfully implemented nationwide, is poised to become the most expedient pathway to ensuring job security for the vast population of Nigerian youth. The launch event marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s commitment to leveraging technology and private-sector collaboration for socio-economic development.