Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday, called for unity and collaboration among leaders to sustain the gains of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms.
The VP made the call during an Iftar hosted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Senate leaders at the new State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, Shettima stated that Nigeria had reached a crucial point where Tinubu’s bold leadership and well-thought-out policies must be properly executed to create lasting change.
He emphasized that Nigerians were beginning to see the benefits of these reforms. These he said included falling food prices, lower petrol costs, and stability in the forex market.
The VP also highlighted the economy’s projected growth of 4.3 to 4.6 per cent in 2025. This is as he commended President Tinubu’s “bold vision” and courageous decisions.
He, therefore, urged political leaders to collaborate in maintaining this momentum. This is as he stated that unity was essential for the nation’s progress.
Shettima also expressed gratitude to the Senate for its cooperative relationship with the executive branch. He urged the lawmakers to see themselves as one family, regardless of political affiliations.
“What unites us supersedes whatever divides us,” he said.
He, therefore, assured of continued collaboration between the two arms of government.
In his remarks, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio thanked President Bola Tinubu for his support of the 10th Senate. He pledged continued cooperation of the Senate to the executive.
Akpabio also prayed for divine wisdom and good health for both the President and the Vice. He prayed for the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The event was attended by key senators, including Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and former Senate President Ahmed Lawan.