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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima and several other leading Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), recognising their significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic policy and development.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu speaking ahead of the official conferment ceremony on Monday, September 8, highlighted the awardees’ dedication to advancing the nation’s socio-economic transformation through research, policy, and strategic leadership.
President Tinubu praised Shettima for his visionary approach and steadfast commitment to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in promoting inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development.
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He also lauded Iyabo Masha, an eminent economist and director at the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24).
Masha, who served on Nigeria’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council from 2019 to 2022, advising former President Muhammadu Buhari, was applauded for her expert contributions to economic policy.
President Tinubu said, “Your passion, innovation, and service to the nation’s economic progress embody the spirit of excellence that our administration celebrates and upholds.”
He further urged the new Fellows to continue applying their expertise in efforts to support Nigeria’s economic recovery and elevate the country’s standing in the global economy.
The President assured continued collaboration between his administration and economic experts to drive sustainable growth and shared opportunities for all Nigerians.
