Nigeria on right track under Tinubu, Shettima tells Nigerians in diaspora

By Salisu Sani-Idris

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has assured Nigerians in the Diaspora that the country was on the right path with the reforms being undertaken by President Bola Tinubu under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Shettima said this while speaking during a meeting with members of the Nigerian community in the United States.

Speaking at the meeting held on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Shettima said the policies and programmes of the Tinubu’s administration were designed to position Nigeria in its rightful place among the comity of nations.

He also urged Nigerians overseas to believe in their home nation, adding that the country was on the right track under President Tinubu’s watch.

He commended Nigerians in diaspora for their resilience and belief in the current Nigerian government, acknowledging their capacity to add value to the country’s transformation efforts.

“Each one of you has value addition capabilities in your own way, and your experience is not something you can buy in the market. You have earned it.

“Continue to believe in Nigeria. Nigeria is on the right track. In the fullness of time, we will occupy our rightful place in the comity of nations,” he said.

Shettima also said that Nigerian community in the United States as well as others across the world should be proud of their heritage.

According to him, Nigeria’s positive developmental indices in all spheres are a reflection of well-thought-out policies of the Tinubu administration.

“Our foreign reserve is crossing the $40 billion mark, the sub-nationals are raking in trillions of naira and we are seeing unprecedented infrastructural investment across the entire country.

“We are investing in the Nigerian youth and students as is the case with NELFUND,” he said.

Earlier, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, introduced some Nigerians who were recording giant strides abroad to the Vice President.

She stressed that under the Tinubu administration, the issue of Diaspora Nigerians was taking centre stage and being given the needed attention.

“Under this administration, it is easier for you to get your passport. Also, the non-resident Bank Verification Number (BVN) is now working.

“You don’t need to come home to get your BVN, and a lot of investment opportunities are now open and available. Most importantly, the economy is being transformed, and Nigeria is now a good place to invest,” she said.

Nigerians present at the meeting said they were ready to invest in Nigeria in areas of mining, health, AI, fintech, creative industry and agriculture among others

They also lauded the government’s efforts in the ease of doing business.

Those who spoke at the meeting include an Amazon AI Engineer, Adebimpe Daniels, a Healthcare Specialist, Saratu Garba, Mr Idoni Matthew among others.

(NAN)