Shettima: Tinubu’s Tough Reforms Are in Nigerians’ Best Interest

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has affirmed that the series of policy decisions made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are designed with the long-term welfare of Nigerians in mind.

Speaking while hosting executives of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima said that critical reforms such as the removal of fuel subsidy, realignment of the exchange rate system, and ongoing tax adjustments are all part of a broader effort to reposition the Nigerian economy.

According to him, these difficult but necessary decisions reflect the President’s commitment to sustainable development, despite the resistance encountered along the way.

“While the fuel subsidy had been an albatross around the neck of successive administrations, he had the courage and conviction to remove it,” Shettima said.

“The oil cabal fought back, but he refused to budge. He stood his ground because he acted in the best interest of Nigerians,” the Vice President added.

Shettima reassured members of NACCIMA and the broader business community that the reforms, though initially painful, are aimed at creating a more stable and prosperous economic environment for investment and inclusive growth.