The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called on Nigerians to be patient with the Federal Government, saying that the various reforms introduced were aimed at revitalising and repositioning the economy.
Senator Kashima, represented by the Special Adviser on Economic and Financial Inclusion in the office of the Vice President, Dr Nurudeen Abubalkar, said this at the Bayero University Kano, class of 2004’s reunion held at the BUK convocation hall.
He said the message from the Vice President was basically about collaboration, cooperation and exploring available opportunities under this administration.
“Though we have some challenges, which underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the systemic inequalities faced by women and other marginalised groups.
“With every challenge comes an opportunity. As for the Federal Government under our amiable President, you as Ambassadors can leverage strengths, resources, networks, and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions, and this is precisely why we participate in today’s reunion. I therefore implore all of us to contribute towards making our country great again.
“As we all know, this administration came on board with ambitions, policy, and programme and did a lot of reforms in order to support Nigeria’s economy.
“Since the beginning of this administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda was launched to ensure that every economically active Nigeria is not left behind.
“The centrality to this is the inclusivity, access to capital, food security and employment generation among others as a landmark commitment of this regime.
“As stakeholders in this journey, we have made significant strides in advancing our shared vision, including bringing together key players across Nigeria to discuss to reunite and share joy and pain. We believe together, we will achieve a lot.
“The theme of today’s gathering embodies the essence of an unwavering commitment to fostering sustainable growth, inclusivity, and collaboration for the economic empowerment of all.
“Our mission is clear: to create an environment where every Nigerian has equal opportunity to thrive and have access to the infrastructure, education, resources, and opportunities needed to contribute meaningfully to our nation’s economic prosperity,
“Central to this mission is the power of partnerships; by bringing you together as representatives of government agencies, private sector leaders, bilateral and multilateral agencies, civil society, and local and international organisations.
“We aim to forge a unified and impactful pathway toward the economic transformation of ALL, especially underserved demographics like women and youth in Nigeria.
“I am particularly delighted to welcome you all, who have demonstrated inspiring support, passion, and dedication to this cause.
“Your presence here today reaffirms our collective resolve to achieve a comprehensive reunion and chat a course for the betterment of all Nigerians.
“In addition, we are proud that many initiatives were introduced including the gender and youth-focused initiatives as a holistic response to addressing socio-economic challenges that have militated against gender mainstreaming and inclusion in the economic and financial landscape of Nigeria.
“This is built on critical pillars of fostering education and literacy for women and youth, improving healthcare, addressing gender-based violence, and creating opportunities for women’s economic participation by promoting inclusion for all, thereby creating pathways and opportunities for women to participate fully in the economy. Our implementation plan is ambitious yet achievable, with a goal to impact all the 774 local governments in Nigeria.
“Contributions of Bayero University Kano in providing quality education for all Nigerians and its track record of unbiased admission policy across the country devoid of religion and ethnicity is really commendable.
“This administration recognises that government efforts alone can not achieve the economic potential of Nigeria. Consequently, this gathering emphasises the critical role of future leaders and partners, particularly from the private sector, in ensuring the successful implementation and sustainability of our programs, projects, and initiatives
“We seek your collaboration and contributions, guided by an evidence-based approach, to identify new programs and policies that will drive impactful change in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“In conclusion, let us seize this opportunity to exchange best practices, design innovative strategies, and explore groundbreaking/emerging opportunities such as technologies that can drive meaningful change. Together, we must define and strengthen our roles, establish impactful partnerships, and create unique, community-driven initiatives and interventions.”
Continuing, the Vice President then called on the 2004 BUK alumni to key into various reforms being introduced by the present administration, adding that there are a lot of economic opportunities in the reforms that can benefit them.
He also urged them to strive and assist others, saying that most of them have attained remarkable feet in life, hence the need to lift others from grass to grace.
“We also call for firm commitment and support for our shared vision of this administration as we remain steadfast in our commitment to translating the outcomes of this reunion into tangible actions. I look forward to the recommendations of your deliberations. Together, we shall forge a brighter economic future for Nigeria where no one will be left behind,” he added.
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