Shettima: Align Public and Private Sector Reforms for Growth

At the 2026 National Corporate Governance Summit in Lagos, Vice President Kashim Shettima asserted that ongoing public sector reforms must be matched by improvements in private sector governance to achieve Nigeria's economic goals, including becoming a $1 trillion economy. Represented by Dr. Tope Fasua, Shettima highlighted the Tinubu administration's commitment to reforms in foreign exchange, fuel subsidy removal, and tax administration.

He emphasized that sustainable economic transformation requires collaboration between the government and private sector, stating that economic complexity cannot be achieved by the government alone. Shettima described public governance and corporate governance as complementary, essential for building a robust economy.

He stressed that transparency, accountability, and strong institutions are vital for realizing Nigeria's economic aspirations. Juliet Anammah, Chairman of NB Plc, reinforced the importance of industrialization and effective governance in achieving economic complexity.