Shettima to Nigerians in Diaspora: You’re Central to Nigeria’s Development

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians living abroad of more robust engagement in the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, pledging that their contributions will be central to the country’s developmental drive.

Speaking at a meeting with the Nigerian community in the United States at the United Nations General Assembly UNGA, Shettima urged citizens overseas to sustain their confidence in the nation, insisting that Nigeria is on the right track under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima pointed to Nigeria’s improving macroeconomic fundamentals as evidence of progress, citing foreign reserves nearing the forty billion dollars mark, increased revenues accruing to state governments, and unprecedented infrastructure investments nationwide.