Shettima Visits Tinubu, Discusses Governance and 2027 Elections

President Kashim Shettima visited President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence following Tinubu's return from representing Nigeria at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly in New York. The visit was announced by Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media.

Shettima stated that he maintained regular communication with Tinubu during his absence, highlighting the role of technology in governance. He defended the administration's economic decisions, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange rates, urging citizens to be patient as targeted measures to alleviate economic hardship are rolled out.

Shettima noted that Nigeria's foreign reserves were critically low at $3.9 billion upon assuming office. He announced an upcoming e-logistics project in the North-East, which will include 10,600 electric tricycles, 300 buses, and e-taxis.

As the 2027 elections approach, Shettima emphasized the need to balance governance with politics.