Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has praised the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for its transformative contributions to the global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, noting that it has raised over $1.5 billion and created more than 30,000 direct jobs in 20 years.
Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy visit from the Kuo Sharper Foundry Fellowship 2025–2026 delegation, led by MIT’s Executive Director Dina Sherif, Shettima urged African entrepreneurs to unite in order to fully tap the continent’s immense potentials. He emphasized that “Africa is the new frontier, and the future belongs to the continent, but its people must work together to turn potentials into tangible results that improve lives and livelihoods.”
Shettima also highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic initiatives aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s economy and improving citizens’ welfare. Dina Sherif, leading the delegation, briefed the Vice President on MIT’s Kuo Sharper Centre for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, assuring that the centre is committed to advancing entrepreneurship in Africa and providing stronger support for startups across the continent.
The meeting also included the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, and fellows of the Kuo Sharper Foundry Fellowship 2025–2026 from across Africa
