Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the country’s economy will grow in leaps and bounds by 2025.
Gatekeepers News reports that Shettima said this while speaking at a retreat organised for presidential aides and heads of units in his Abuja office on Saturday.
The vice president said the crude oil production of 1.8 million barrels per day recorded recently is part of the country’s economic improvements so far.
Shettima said the nation’s economy is on the path of growth on account of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies and determination to transform the economy for all citizens.
He said, “President Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of the nation. We all want to bequeath to the younger generation a united and progressive country.”
“Yes, the economy has and is experiencing challenges but we have turned the corner. As of now, we are producing 1.8 million barrels of oil per day.”
“The economy is on an upward trajectory and I believe in the new year, the economy will grow in leaps and bounds.”
Shettima urged presidential aides and Nigerians at large to assist the president in delivering on his mandate.
He added, “The country is greater than all of us. I urge you, let’s work as a team and as a family.”
Deputy chief of staff to the president (office of the vice-president), Hassan Hadejia while speaking earlier, said the retreat was planned to enable aides to synergise on ideas.
Hadejia said the retreat was also to ensure a seamless execution of tasks assigned to office of the vice president.
He added that the essence of the event was to enhance strategic communication in the office, streamlining project funding, and partnership.
Hadejia said it would improve collaboration and synergy within the office and enhance collaboration with ministries, departments, and agencies.
