The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry for Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Iliya James, attended the formal launch of the Outsource Nigeria Initiative (OTNI) in Gombe State by Vice President of Nigeria, Sen. Kashim Shettima. Speaking at the event, the Vice President said the nation has embarked on a journey of self-discovery, stressing that it is a paradox for any country to possess the advantages Nigeria has and still rank in the middle or at the bottom of the economic chain. He added that the launch of the ONTI has provided a gateway to the world and a reminder to Nigerians that the nation is an epicenter of knowledge, an incubator of innovation, and a nurturer of brilliance, saying, “We can’t take over the world if we don’t know the road to the future, and so we are honoured to join you in this quest.” “For too long, we have overlooked the treasure within our demographic dividends. For too long, we have underestimated our role in the knowledge economy. Far beyond the magnitude of our population and the global utility of our proficiency in English, lies a profound characteristic,” Vice President said