Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended President Bola Tinubu on his 74th birthday, citing notable progress in economic indicators as a result of Tinubu’s reforms.
Shettima delivered the remarks in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, underlining what he described as decisive governance and policy achievements that have strengthened Nigeria’s economy and long‑term prospects.
Shettima described working with President Tinubu as “a masterclass in decisive governance and principled leadership.” He said the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda has “repositioned our nation on the path of sustainable prosperity.”
He highlighted economic metrics that, in his view, reflect the impact of the current Tinubu reforms. Shettima stated that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerated beyond projections, that inflation trends showed sustained decline, and that foreign direct investment surged to levels unseen in years.
Shettima also pointed to government efforts in infrastructure development. According to his statement, the focus on building transport and commercial infrastructure is creating “arteries of commerce that would power Nigeria’s prosperity for generations to come.”
The vice president framed the administration’s policy choices as rooted in long‑term transformation rather than short‑term popularity.
He said, “History will record that you chose the path of reform to avert the comfort of populism.” He added that President Tinubu’s approach balances “empathy with firmness, vision with pragmatism,” qualities he said inspire those in government service.
Shettima extended personal and national well‑wishes to the president. He prayed for “robust health, renewed vigour, and continued wisdom to complete the vital work of national transformation you have begun.”
His statement closed with a birthday greeting expressing “profound respect and unwavering loyalty.”
President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023, instituting a range of economic policies aimed at stabilising macroeconomic conditions, eliminating costly fuel subsidies, and unifying foreign exchange policies as part of a broader reform agenda often referred to as Tinubunomics.
The government’s policy thrust has included the removal of the fuel subsidy, steps to unify the foreign exchange market, and the inauguration of a National Economic Council chaired by Vice President Shettima to advise on economic policy.
Shettima’s remarks reaffirm the administration’s focus on several quantitative indicators: accelerated GDP growth, a sustained decline in inflation, and increased foreign direct investment.
However, independent verification from Nigeria’s statistical agencies or international institutions was not included in the statement.
The statement emphasised infrastructure as a strategic lever for growth, signalling ongoing capital projects and reforms intended to boost connectivity and business activity.
The vice president’s public commendation underscores the Federal Government’s narrative on economic reform gains.
If reflected in official data, accelerated GDP expansion and improving inflation could influence investor confidence and fiscal strategy.
Persistent attention to infrastructure investment reinforces the government’s long‑term development framework.
For policymakers, the remarks signal continued prioritisation of structural reform even as the country navigates broader socioeconomic challenges.
The emphasis on foreign investment aligns with government efforts to position Nigeria competitively in regional and global markets.
