Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the administration is committed to tackling corruption, reviving the economy, and improving security within the coming months. Speaking with optimism about Nigeria’s future, Shettima emphasized that the government has already turned a corner and that tangible benefits from ongoing policies will soon be felt across the country.
Shettima highlighted that despite global economic headwinds such as the crisis in Ukraine, Nigeria’s economy is beginning to pick up, with increased crude oil production reaching 1.8 million barrels per day and other positive indicators signaling growth. He stressed the importance of collaboration between the government and the National Assembly to implement robust solutions addressing the nation’s challenges.
The Vice President also pointed to Nigeria’s youthful population as a key driver for future growth, underscoring efforts to invest in education, skills development, and entrepreneurship to harness this demographic advantage. He expressed confidence that under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria is on an upward trajectory toward innovation, industrialization, and sustained economic expansion.
Shettima’s message was clear: Nigerians will start “smiling” as the economy improves, corruption is fought decisively, and security is strengthened, all within a few months. This renewed optimism was conveyed at various forums, including the World Economic Forum and recent government engagements, signaling Nigeria’s readiness to attract serious investors and position itself as a leading African economy.