Shettima Meets Tinubu in Lagos, Discusses Economic Policies

Vice President Kashim Shettima visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos following Tinubu's return from the United States, where he represented Nigeria at the 2026 United Nations General Assembly. The visit was disclosed by Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media.

Shettima stated that he maintained regular communication with Tinubu during the President's time abroad, facilitated by technological advancements. He defended the Tinubu administration's economic decisions, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange rates, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the government implements measures to alleviate economic difficulties.

Shettima noted that when the administration took office, foreign reserves were critically low at $3.9 billion. He emphasized Tinubu's political will to make tough decisions and acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians, assuring that interventions, including an e-logistics program in the North-East, were being prepared to ease the impact of economic challenges.