Fatshimetrie – Vice President Kashim Shettima at the forefront of Nigeria’s digital economy revolution
In a context marked by a strong political will to modernize and boost Nigeria’s economy, the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, firmly reaffirms the commitment of the government of President Bola Tinubu to revolutionize the country’s digital economy. According to him, this ambition is underway and has the necessary support, whether it be initiatives or partnerships.
Thus, the federal government will continue to open its doors to all partners and stakeholders wishing to invest in the Nigerian project, adding that there is no doubt that the country will soon take its rightful place on the international scene.
During the courtesy visit by the management of Odua Investment Company, led by its Chairman, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, at the State House, Abuja, the Vice President commended the company’s initiatives and investments in the agriculture, digital economy and SME sectors.
Senator Shettima noted that these sectors remain critical to Nigeria’s economic development and future. He said: “The South-West region of our country has immense potential to revolutionize the country given its strengths, just as President Tinubu’s policies will, in no time, translate into major developmental breakthroughs for Nigeria.”
Addressing the issue of “weaponization of fuel subsidies,” Vice President Shettima described it as a burden on the Nigerian nation, just like the hitherto manipulated exchange rate. He stressed that “a few people have been taking advantage of our common property and manipulating our resources. But we are monitoring these manipulations and we are gradually beginning to see a recovery in the economy. We are ready to shoulder the burden of leadership and with stakeholders like you, we are crossing the Rubicon and the time of harvest will come.”
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Odua Investment Company Limited, Otunba Ashiru, thanked the Vice President for the opportunity of the courtesy call and commended President Tinubu for promoting ease of doing business in Nigeria. He highlighted the encouragement received from Vice President Shettima, noting that “business is growing and that is why we are here. I see a bright future for this country from what we have seen generally.”
He expressed optimism that businesses will thrive under Tinubu’s administration and called on citizens and investors to take advantage of the opportunities that abound in Nigeria for doing business.
In a press statement, the Group Managing Director of Oodua Investment Company Limited, Abdurrahman Yinusa, said: “We are very pleased with the meeting, which is primarily aimed at ensuring collaboration between the private and public sectors to boost some key sectors of the economy.”
The company’s passion for agriculture and information technology was commended by the Vice President, and he and the President assured that they were focused on ensuring that Nigeria takes its rightful place among nations in both areas.
In conclusion, the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s government to revolutionize Nigeria’s digital economy looks promising, backed by concrete initiatives and a willingness to forge fruitful partnerships. With key sectors such as agriculture and the digital economy at the heart of this vision, Nigeria looks set to take further steps towards economic development and international prominence.