Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to the international community to support the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda during his engagement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Speaking on the administration’s efforts to stabilise and grow the national economy, the Vice President stated that the government is focused on structural reforms to ensure long-term prosperity. He noted that the administration is actively working to reposition Nigeria’s economic landscape through targeted interventions in several critical sectors.
Shettima identified education, health, science and technology, and agriculture as the primary pillars of this repositioning strategy. He argued that strengthening these specific areas is essential to creating a resilient economy capable of meeting the demands of a growing population.
Strategic focus on sector-led development
The Vice President’s remarks in New York come as the Tinubu administration continues to implement fiscal and monetary policies aimed at addressing recent economic volatility. By presenting the Renewed Hope Agenda to global leaders and investors, the government is attempting to build confidence in Nigeria’s reform trajectory.
Agriculture remains a central component of the administration’s strategy to ensure food security and reduce the country’s reliance on food imports. Simultaneously, the emphasis on science and technology reflects a push towards digital economy growth and industrialisation, which the administration views as vital for attracting modern foreign direct investment (FDI).
The call for support in health and education is intended to bolster human capital development. The government maintains that a healthy and well-educated workforce is the foundation of any successful economic transition, providing the skilled labour required for a modern, tech-driven economy.
The UNGA platform provides a strategic opportunity for Nigeria to engage in bilateral discussions with world leaders and international financial institutions. Such engagements are necessary for securing the technical and financial assistance required to drive the large-scale infrastructure and social programmes outlined in the government’s agenda.
While the administration’s reforms have faced domestic scrutiny regarding the cost of living and inflation, the Vice President’s mission in New York is to signal to the global market that Nigeria is open for business. The effectiveness of these international engagements will be measured by the administration’s ability to secure tangible investment inflows and translate these diplomatic efforts into domestic economic stability.
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