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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as a transformative policy aimed at positioning Nigeria as a prime global investment destination.
According to him, the agenda, built on democracy, development, demographics, and diaspora engagement, presents an opportune time to remind Nigerians and the global community of Nigeria’s readiness to embrace the future and conduct business.
Speaking on Friday during a High-level Dialogue on Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda on the theme, “Nigeria’s Global Ambitions: From Hope to Reality,” in Abuja, Shettima outlined the administration’s ambitious roadmap, noting President Tinubu’s commitment to bold reforms and strategic partnerships to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security.
According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the vice president said: “Our reason for this gathering is less about the certainty of our vision for this nation. This has never been in doubt. We are here because of our place in a world of opportunities- a world that can’t afford to neglect or underestimate our place.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda is not just a policy framework; it is a statement of commitment, a covenant between us and the people.”
He praised the crucial role of Nigerians abroad, who sent home over $168 billion in remittances from 2015-2022, exceeding Overseas Development Assistance.
“This is further evidenced by the recently announced $10 billion Diaspora Fund—a multi-sectoral investment initiative set to be launched soon and expected to strengthen ties with our diaspora community while boosting forex inflows to support our national development plans,” the vice president said.
Shettima also highlighted President Tinubu’s interventions launched a ₦75 billion initiative to revolutionise manufacturing and a Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to facilitate infrastructure across key economic sectors.
Earlier, the United Nations (UN) admitted that there had been remarkable progress in Nigeria under the Tinubu administration in the last one year, following the reforms targeted at stabilising the economy and tackling insecurity.
In his goodwill message, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, said the United Kingdom is impressed by the security strategies President Tinubu has put in place, even as he restated the support of the United Kingdom for the Nigerian government in this direction, including transparency and accountability in governance.
