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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the official launch of the 2024 Nigeria Economic Report, gave a firm assurance that ongoing reforms by the government will yield inclusive growth in no distant future.
He explained that the strategic policy interventions of the administration of President Bola Tinubu are already yielding positive results, with more optimistic projections for 2025.
According to a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president said this on Friday during a one-day technical workshop on the Year 2024 Economic Review at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Represented by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Ibrahim Hadejia, he said the report is “a pragmatic synopsis of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold and impactful strides under the canopy of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are not just compiling statistics but constructing a narrative of economic resilience and strategic transformation. Every data point and every analysis represents our commitment to turning the tide of economic challenges into opportunities for national growth. We are laying the groundwork for sustainable economic development that will create opportunities for every Nigerian.”
Earlier, the Minister of Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, said the Ministry would drive Nigeria’s economic growth with the abundant gas deposits in the country. The minister urged Nigerians to key into the CNG initiative of the president, noting that this is cleaner, safer and environment-friendly, pointing out that though the kits may be expensive, there are incentives provided to make it affordable.
In her remarks, the Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, noted that Nigeria has an untapped creative industry potential.
Also, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, said the tax reform proposals are aimed at transforming Nigeria’s economic landscape.
