Shettima: Tinubu’s Reforms Boost Indigenous Firms Globally

On September 7, 2026, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima remarked that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is facilitating the transformation of indigenous firms into international brands through various reforms. He highlighted companies such as Flutterwave, Moniepoint, and Andela as beneficiaries of these economic reforms.

Shettima made these comments during a courtesy visit from Flutterwave's Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Mr. Olugbenga Agboola, in Abuja. He expressed the government's commitment to supporting local companies, emphasizing the importance of promoting indigenous solutions to address challenges in digital payments.

Agboola conveyed Flutterwave's ambition for significant growth and thanked the government for its support, stating that the company aims to contribute positively to Nigeria's economic agenda. The meeting also included Mr. Stanley Uzochukwu, CEO of Stanel Group, and other top management staff from Flutterwave.