Shettima reaffirms Tinubu’s resolve to bridge financial gaps

Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to economic reforms geared towards inclusive growth and bridging financial gaps across the country.

Shettima gave the assurance while inaugurating the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), at the presidential villa, Abuja.

The move was part of the federal government’s commitment to achieving a trillion-dollar economy by 2030.

At the event, an investment agreement was signed by private sector stakeholders to provide the foundational infrastructure needed for the full operationalisation of the Aso Accord initiative.

The accord signed on April 25, 2024, is a core pillar of the Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda to transform the nation’s economy.

The Vice-President called on all stakeholders to support the government’s effort at bridging financial gaps for millions of unbanked citizens.

According to him, Nigeria’s economic aspirations require more than optimism but “deliberate ideas and strategies, inspired by our desire to win.

“Our road to 1 trillion dollars economy by 2030 shall remain a mere wish unless we lay a foundation strong enough to carry our dreams.

“Dreams are not built on hope alone. They are the sum of deliberate ideas and strategies, inspired by our desire to win.”

He further noted that youths, women, MSMEs, rural populations, and certain regions continued to face systemic barriers that denied them the opportunity to reach their full economic potential.

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