By Timothy Choji, Maiduguri
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has emphasized the critical need for domestic strategies to tackle the country’s current difficulties.
He has, therefore, urged Nigerians to leverage their collective knowledge and expertise in fostering a resilient economy and combating global issues such as climate change.
This declaration was made during his address at the grand reception organized by the University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’ Association (UIMGA) in Ibadan over the weekend.
Vice President Shettima, represented by Jamiu Abiola, Special Assistant to the President on Special Duties, Office of the Vice President, recognized the University of Ibadan for shaping his worldview and instilling the values of public service in him.
VP Shettima expressed confidence in Nigeria’s capacity to overcome challenges, acknowledging the intellectual capabilities of its citizens and the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
“Today, I wish to share with you that even as Nigeria strives to overcome the consequences of geopolitical events around us and the domestic threats to our lives and the economy, we are comforted by your intellectual capabilities to understand the necessity of the decisions we have taken to salvage Nigeria,” he remarked.
“Our government stands resolute in confronting these obstacles, and in our belief in working together to build the Nigeria of our dream,” he affirmed.
Vice President, Kashim Shettima highlighted the significance of education and collaboration in propelling the nation towards a brighter future.
“My time at this premier institution not only reinforced my belief in the equalizing power of education, but here, I also learned the wisdom of viewing each other as brothers and sisters in word and action,” the Vice President stated.
He commended the UIMGA for its remarkable contributions to society, highlighting their initiatives in providing scholarships, conducting workshops, organizing awareness campaigns, and hosting public lectures on critical developmental issues.
“To achieve the society we desire, we must build a synergy between the gown and the town, between the public and the private, and between the student and the practicing specialists,” he asserted.
Vice President Kashim Shettima obtained a master’s degree (MSc) in Agricultural Economics in 1991 at the University of Ibadan.
Timothy Choji
