Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed strong optimism about Nigeria’s economic future, assuring citizens that the reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu will bring positive outcomes in the near future. This statement followed a New Year visit to the president at his Lagos residence.
Shettima expressed confidence in the nation’s economic direction, highlighting the government’s continuous efforts to improve the lives of its citizens. He emphasized that the country’s economy is showing signs of recovery, demonstrating Nigeria’s ability to overcome global economic challenges, including the Ukraine crisis.
He credited strategic planning and resilience as crucial factors driving the country’s economic progress and assured Nigerians that 2025 would bring prosperity and economic growth.
“I’m very optimistic about the future. I believe we have turned a corner, and the new year will see strong economic activity. I’m confident that Nigerians will thrive,” Shettima said.
“We are working diligently with the National Assembly to find strong solutions to our national issues. No country is immune to global economic challenges. The Ukraine crisis and other international trends have affected us, as we are part of the global community.
“But I want to assure Nigerians that the economy is improving. By the grace of God, we’ve crossed a significant hurdle, and we are on the path to sustained growth. We wish all Nigerians well.”
He said ,“I’m highly optimistic about tomorrow. I believe we have turned the corner. We shall have very robust economic activities in the new year. I believe Nigerians will prosper.
“We are working assiduously with the National Assembly to come up with robust solutions to our national challenges. There is no nation that is immune to the economic headwinds across the world.
“The crisis in Ukraine and many other global trends are affecting us adversely because we are part of the global community.
“But I want to assure Nigerians that the economy is turning the corner. By the grace of God, we have crossed the Rubicon, and we are on a path to sustained growth. We wish Nigerians well.”
