The Vice President’s remarks underscored the administration’s position that policy shifts, though challenging, are geared toward longer-term economic stability.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has acknowledged the challenging economic climate faced by Nigerians, affirming that the Federal Government remains sensitive to the hardships confronting the population, particularly the poor.
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks at the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja highlighted the administration’s commitment to addressing the country’s pressing economic challenges, despite the hardship these measures may cause. Shettima acknowledged the difficult economic climate faced by Nigerians, particularly the poor, and emphasized the government’s sensitivity to their struggles. He reiterated that some of the current policy shifts, though painful and often unpopular, are necessary for long-term economic stability.
“My heart and the heart of President Bola Tinubu go to the Nigerian people,” he remarked. “We empathise with what the poor and the young are going through in the Nigerian nation, but we have no option.”
His statement captured the administration’s perspective on the necessity of the current economic trajectory.
Shettima also defended the government’s stance on policies that have been perceived as unpopular.
He noted that while many of the administration’s decisions are challenging and have led to public discomfort, they are rooted in what he described as a candid approach to resolving deep-rooted economic issues.
“Some of these decisions are unpopular,” he acknowledged, “but the truth is most often the truth that men prefer not to hear.”
Shettima’s comments underscored the empathy both he and President Bola Tinubu feel for Nigerians, especially the most vulnerable. He openly recognized the discomfort caused by some government policies but maintained that they are driven by a candid approach aimed at tackling deep-rooted economic problems. By framing the administration’s actions as essential, though difficult, Shettima conveyed that these measures are part of a broader strategy to stabilize the economy and improve Nigeria’s future prospects.
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