President Bola Tinubu has described Vice-President Kashim Shettima as a “very good partner on the journey for progress”.
Tinubu spoke on Monday during the second edition of the
two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference in Abuja.
Shettima, ministers, and some state governors were among the
attendees.
The conference was convened by the federal government to
“strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth
across all states of the federation”.
In his speech, Tinubu said his administration is ready to
strengthen the country’s security forces and restore peace across communities
battling violent attacks.
The president said insecurity hinders the economy, adding
that everyone must come together to find an immediate solution to the country’s
security challenges.
“Distinguished vice-president, chairman of the National
Economic Council, Kashim Shettima… a very good partner on the journey for
progress,” he said.
“I promise you here that I’ll play my part. Seven zones of
mechanisation are coming. I promise Nigerians that this will be delivered, and
I am here again to further find ways to strengthen our security forces and
defeat terrorism.
“That, I promise you, is what has kept all of us sleepless
at night, but I assure you we will win with determination and resilience. We
will overcome this unacceptable terrorism and banditry. It’s not part of our
culture. It’s foreign to us.”
The president said his administration has ensured that state
and local governments receive increased financial allocations to enable them
develop capacities to pay salaries and invest in infrastructure.
Tinubu’s commendation of Shettima comes amid speculation
that the vice-president may not return as the president’s running mate ahead of
the 2027 general election.
In June 2025, the APC stakeholders’ summit in Gombe
descended into chaos after some speakers endorsed Tinubu for a second term
without mentioning Shettima.
Reacting, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on
information and strategy, dismissed the incident as a “non-issue”.
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