Vice President Kashim Shettima lauds President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, stating they will strengthen Nigeria’s economy despite short-term challenges. Speaking at the inauguration of the Outsource to Nigeria Initiative (OTNI) in Gombe, Shettima highlights Tinubu’s strategic understanding of Nigeria’s economic landscape and global trends.

Shettima emphasizes that the tough decisions taken by the present administration are necessary for Nigeria’s long-term economic prosperity, assuring citizens that the reforms will fortify the economy’s foundations. He views these challenges as short-term hurdles paving the way for a resilient and prosperous future.

Regarding the Outsource to Nigeria Initiative, Shettima sees it as a crucial collaboration between the public and private sectors, aiming to create millions of job opportunities and boost Nigeria’s business process outsourcing (BPO) and IT-enabled services sectors. He underscores Nigeria’s vast talent pool, competitive labor costs, evolving ICT infrastructure, government support, and strategic location as factors positioning the country as an emerging outsourcing powerhouse.

Shettima urges state governments to embrace the OTNI to fulfill Tinubu’s mandate of prioritizing job creation and empowering youth across the nation. He sees the initiative as a strategic leap forward, poised to make a significant impact on the global economic stage by leveraging Nigeria’s inherent strengths and capabilities.