- Vice President Kashim Shettima expresses optimism about Nigeria’s economic future, citing ongoing reforms that promise positive results by 2025
- Shettima emphasizes the administration’s commitment to sustainable growth, highlighting Nigeria’s gas reserves as pivotal for economic development
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic future, stating that ongoing reforms under the current administration already yield positive results, with even better projections for 2025.
Speaking at the 2024 Nigeria Economic Report launch during a one-day technical workshop at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Shettima emphasized the administration’s commitment to sustainable economic growth.
Represented by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Shettima described the report as a practical reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are not merely compiling statistics but constructing a narrative of economic resilience and strategic transformation. Every data point and analysis demonstrates our commitment to transforming economic challenges into opportunities for national growth,” he stated.
The Vice President highlighted the administration’s focus on creating a foundation for sustainable development that would benefit every Nigerian.
In his remarks, Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, outlined the pivotal role of Nigeria’s vast gas reserves in driving economic growth. “With 209 trillion cubic feet of gas, Nigeria has the potential to grow its economy to enviable levels and claim its rightful position in the continent’s gas economy,” he said.
Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, underscored the untapped potential of Nigeria’s creative industry.
She noted that her ministry prioritises transforming creative content into economic opportunities, viewing the industry as a critical avenue for diversification beyond petroleum.
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