Vice President Kashim Shettima has reassured Nigerians that the hardships being experienced as a result of the current economic and policy adjustments will eventually yield long-term benefits for the nation. Speaking during a recent event in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that the government’s policies, though challenging in the short term, are aimed at building a more resilient and self-reliant economy. He urged Nigerians to remain patient and optimistic, as the reforms are designed to address the root causes of the country’s economic challenges.
Shettima highlighted the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the exchange rate as critical steps taken by the Tinubu administration to promote sustainable development. According to him, these measures are necessary to free up resources for investments in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. While acknowledging the immediate hardships faced by citizens, he maintained that these policies would ultimately create a more equitable society and open up opportunities for all Nigerians.
He noted that many of the country’s challenges are tied to decades of economic mismanagement and over-reliance on oil revenues. By implementing structural reforms, Shettima explained, the government aims to diversify the economy and empower sectors such as agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. These changes, he added, will provide millions of jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign imports.
The Vice President also assured citizens that safety nets are being put in place to cushion the effects of the reforms on vulnerable populations. Programs such as cash transfers and affordable public transportation initiatives, he said, are already being implemented to ease the burden on Nigerians. He called on state governments, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders to collaborate with the federal government in ensuring that the benefits of these reforms reach every corner of the nation.
Concluding his remarks, Shettima expressed optimism that the sacrifices being made today will pave the way for a brighter future. He reminded Nigerians that meaningful progress often requires temporary discomfort but promised that the administration remains committed to ensuring that no one is left behind. “Together,” he said, “we will build a Nigeria that works for everyone.”
