VICE-President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the urgent need for institutional reforms as the key to solving most of Nigeria’s public policy challenges. Speaking on Monday at the presentation of the draft National Public Policy Development and Management Framework at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima said strengthening institutional frameworks could address 80 per cent of … Read more
VICE President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, launched the 2025 national Hajj pilgrimage, urging the intending pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country. In a speech at the ceremony, held at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport Owerri, Shettima called for collective efforts to ensure a hitch-free exercise. He emphasised the need for the country … Read more
VICE-President Kashim Shettima and other relevant stakeholders are scheduled to attend the 2nd National Hajj Stakeholders Summit holding in Abuja on April 30. This is contained in a statement by Hajia Fatima Usara, Assistant Director, Information and Publicity, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Monday in Abuja. Usara said that the Hajj Institute of Nigeria … Read more
VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, inaugurated the Inter Ministerial Committee on Research and Innovation to ensure food and energy security to power the economy and break the nation’s dependence on imports. Shettima, while inaugurating the committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, pointed out that the mission is to build Nigeria into a trillion-dollar economy … Read more
VICE-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria needs patriots, including citizens, leaders and institutions, ready to be counted with a view to establishing a federation that serves the people. Shettima said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the 7th edition of Annual Leadership Conference and Awards, held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. He said … Read more
VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday arrived Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu on the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary. On arrival, Shettima inspected a Guard of Honour at the Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport in Dakar. He was accompanied by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Ojukwu and the Chairman … Read more
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, as well as the peace, stability, and progress of the country, as Ramadan ends. Shettima made the call on Friday during the closing ceremony of Tafsir (Quranic reading) for Ramadan at the State House Mosque, Abuja. He noted that prayer remains the … Read more
VICE President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is working to establish a sustainable land administration system in the country. Shettima represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, made this known at a three-day National Land Conference 2025 on Wednesday in Abuja. The conference with the theme: “Reforming Land … Read more
VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, called for unity and collaboration among leaders to sustain the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms. Shettima made the call during an Iftar hosted by President Tinubu for Senate leaders at the new State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. Shettima emphasised that Nigeria had reached a crucial point where Tinubu’s … Read more
VICE-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is on a new growth trajectory, welcoming investments across different sectors. Shettima said this on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during an update meeting with some Ministers and Heads of agencies ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism. According to Shettima, the growth trajectory is sequel to President Bola … Read more