Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to advancing Nigeria’s digital economy, emphasizing that the revolution is fully supported by strategic initiatives, partnerships, and investments.
Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the management of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, led by its Chairman, Mr. Bimbo Ashiru, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, VP Shettima assured that Nigeria is on track to becoming a global leader in the digital space. He noted that the government remains open to collaboration with partners who continue to believe in and invest in Nigeria’s future.
He praised Odu’a Investment Company for its investments in key sectors such as agriculture, the digital economy, and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which he described as critical to Nigeria’s economic development.
Highlighting the potential of Nigeria’s southwestern region, VP Shettima expressed confidence in its capacity to drive national progress, saying, “The Southwest region of our country has the enormous capacity to revolutionise the country given its endowments, just as the policies of President Tinubu will, in no time, manifest as the greatest milestones crossed for the development of Nigeria.”
Addressing the “weaponization of the fuel subsidy,” Shettima remarked that it had been a major obstacle to Nigeria’s growth, alongside a previously manipulated exchange rate system.
“Few persons sat on our commonwealth and manipulated our resources. But we are checkmating these manipulations and as can be seen the economy is gradually beginning to recover and pick up. We are, indeed, ready to carry the burden of leadership and together with stakeholders like you, we are crossing the rubicon and the time for reaping will come,” the Vice President added.
Mr. Bimbo Ashiru, Chairman of Odu’a Investment Company, commended the government’s efforts to promote ease of doing business in Nigeria. He praised the administration’s policies for creating a conducive environment for businesses to flourish.
Ashiru also encouraged investors and citizens to seize the opportunities present in Nigeria. He further acknowledged the positive strides Nigeria has made in the global ease of doing business ranking, thanks to efforts led by the Vice President, and expressed confidence that the nation would continue to rise on that index.