VP Shettima Advocates Interfaith Unity for National Growth

Vice President Shettima made a call for stronger interfaith collaboration for national development while receiving a delegation from the Community and Youth Development National Network at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He highlighted the critical role of religious leaders in fostering understanding, promoting responsible citizenship, and mobilizing support for initiatives to tackle Nigeria's social and economic challenges.

The Community and Youth Development National Network is a coalition of Islamic religious bodies focused on youth empowerment, peaceful coexistence, and leadership development, and includes an interfaith platform with Christian leaders. Shettima commended the organization’s outreach and urged them to maintain engagement with Christian leaders, emphasizing that dialogue and cooperation are essential for building trust and peaceful coexistence.

He also appealed for support for the government's economic efforts, noting the importance of shared responsibility in national development. Shettima expressed confidence in the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, acknowledging their difficulty but asserting they are necessary for sustainable growth.