In a reassuring statement, Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the nation is overcoming the economic challenges it has been facing. Speaking at the official launch of the National Design and Innovation Competition at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima highlighted the potential of Nigeria’s youthful population, with an average age of just 19 years old, to drive innovation and transform the country socially and economically.
Shettima pledged the federal government’s support for youth aspirations and entrepreneurship, commending the financial institutions for their backing of the creative sector. He also announced plans to include young innovators in the government’s $617.7 million Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (i-DICE) program.
Furthermore, the Vice President declared that “the worst is over” and expressed confidence that the Nigerian currency, the naira, would continue to stabilize in the coming weeks and months. He emphasized that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is actively addressing issues such as food security, nutrition, and insecurity, with robust plans in place to ensure the nation’s safety.
As Nigeria moves forward, Shettima’s assurances provide hope and optimism for the nation’s economic future.
