Tag: Kashim Shettima
Shettima Calls for Private Sector Investment to Tackle Hunger, Transform Nigeria’s Food System
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged the private sector to increase investments in Nigeria’s food system to address the persistent hunger and economic hardship facing the nation. Speaking at the ‘Strategic Workshop on Agriculture and Food Security’ organized by the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the Nigerian…
VP Shettima Departs Abuja for the 79th UNGA in New York
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for New York to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The trip comes following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked Shettima to represent the country at the global forum while he focuses on urgent domestic issues, including…
Flood Crisis: President Tinubu Dispatches VP Shettima to Maiduguri as City Faces Severe Flooding
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to urgently travel to Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess and respond to the devastating flood that has overtaken the city. The order came as heavy rains and the collapse of a spillway at Alau Dam have caused severe flooding across Maiduguri, displacing residents and affecting key…
Presidency Adopts Multipronged Measures to Combat Food Insecurity
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant move to address soaring food prices and general food insecurity, the Nigerian government has engaged with states, development partners, and other critical stakeholders. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the Presidential Food Systems Coordination Unit (PFSCU) on Friday, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to tackling hunger and hardship. The inauguration, which…
VP Shettima Urges Investment in Nigeria’s Non-Oil Sectors
Highlights Agriculture, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy as Key Areas for Growth Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the need for Nigeria to diversify its economy by attracting investment in non-oil sectors. Speaking at the Existing Foreign Direct Investors Roundtable held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday, Shettima highlighted the significant opportunities available in agriculture,…
Nigerian Legislators Advocate for New Aircraft for Tinubu and Shettima
Abuja, Nigeria — June 13, 2024 — The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has urged the federal government to promptly acquire new aircraft for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. This recommendation follows a detailed report from the committee’s technical subcommittee, which assessed the condition and safety of the…
Leaders in North East Attend Funeral Prayers for Late EFCC Chair Lamorde
Abuja, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima, along with other notable dignitaries, gathered this afternoon at the National Mosque in Abuja for the Jana’iza (funeral prayers) of the late Ibrahim Lamorde, former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lamorde passed away yesterday, leaving behind a legacy of anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria. In…
VP Shettima Affirms Tax Reforms Aimed at National Benefit
Reforms poised to enhance revenue generation in investment-friendly climate Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s tax reforms, spearheaded by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, are designed to overhaul the system for the collective welfare of all Nigerians. Dispelling speculations circulating in certain circles, Shettima emphasized, “Our objective is not to…
VP Shettima Represents President Tinubu at 2024 US-Africa Business Summit
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, is set to depart Abuja for Dallas, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit organized by the Corporate Council on Africa. Scheduled to take place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, the summit will gather political…
President Tinubu Pledges Nigeria’s Youthful Potential to Propel Digital Economy at IDA21 Summit
In a resounding declaration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to harnessing the vibrant energy of its youthful population to position the nation as a global powerhouse in the digital economy. Speaking at the 21st Replenishment of the International Development Association (IDA21) Summit in Nairobi, President Tinubu outlined Nigeria’s ambitious plans to lead…