By: Nwakaji Peace Martins
Vice President Kashim Shettima asserted that the Federal Government’s endeavors to rectify the nation necessitate essential sacrifices from Nigerians to ensure a more promising future for the country.
Shettima addressed a policy roundtable conference in Abuja yesterday, hosted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum to commemorate President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office.
He also implored for patience and united efforts from all Nigerians as the Federal Government strives towards a future of security, prosperity, and hope that benefits everyone.
Shettima emphasized that the current digitization of revenue collection across all governmental sectors is anticipated to yield significant outcomes and enhance the transparency promised to the people of Nigeria.
“In our pursuit of economic recovery, we must acknowledge that we are not inclined to take shortcuts. The path we have selected entails indispensable sacrifices, but these are imperative for securing a more promising future for Nigeria. Our economic metrics will ameliorate as we persist in executing our policies, and we are confident that notable growth lies ahead.
“Our interventions to salvage the nation’s economy have been pivotal in combating economic subversion by identifying individuals and groups orchestrating these setbacks and profiting from them, whether through currency manipulation or entrenched corruption. The outcomes of our interventions are encouraging, and we take pride in the advancement made in fortifying the Naira.
“As leaders, we must bear the weight of our decisions. We must be guided by data and a distinct vision for our nation. This is why we also call for patience and collective endeavors from all Nigerians as we strive towards a future of security, prosperity, and hope that benefits everyone,” he stated.
Offering further reassurances, the former governor of Borno State remarked, “The remedies this administration has implemented are crafted to address the remnants of longstanding issues that have adversely impacted our economy directly, rather than resorting to temporary solutions.
“This is indispensable for the well-being and future of our nation. These decisions are intended to secure the trajectory of our nation for future generations instead of deferring the setbacks for our offspring and their descendants,” he concluded.
