VP Shettima Urges African Nations to Embrace Economic Transformation Opportunities

Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized the need for African nations to leverage supply chain disruptions and trade protectionism as opportunities for economic transformation during the 66th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society. Shettima urged the continent to embrace a knowledge economy to drive growth and development beyond traditional constraints.

He highlighted the challenges posed by geopolitical conflicts, energy transitions, and artificial intelligence, stressing the importance of structural transformation and human capital development to address unemployment and poverty. Shettima called for a shift in economic approaches to realize Africa's potential and improve living standards.

The transformation is crucial for Africa to compete globally and enhance productivity.