VP Shettima Advocates Homegrown Solutions for Africa's Economic Challenges

Vice President Kashim Shettima highlighted the importance of homegrown solutions to Africa's economic challenges at the 2026 World Economic Forum. He emphasized the need for innovation and domestic product capacity to convert natural talent into wealth.

Shettima pointed out Africa's potential rise through building industries and becoming value makers rather than price takers. He stressed the significance of skill development and the benefits of free movement across Africa for economic growth.

Shettima also referenced Nigeria's Dangote Refinery as an example of Africa's industrial progress.