Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger collaboration between the government and business leaders, emphasising that politics should not be left solely to politicians.
Speaking at the Heirs Holdings Group Directors’ Annual Summit Dinner in Abuja on Friday, Shettima highlighted the necessity of a partnership between the public and private sectors to drive Nigeria’s economic growth and prosperity.
Shettima underscored the importance of open dialogue, shared insights, and collaborative efforts between these sectors as essential strategies for developing solutions tailored to Nigeria’s unique challenges.
He stressed that the political and economic spheres are complementary forces crucial for national stability and progress.
“Politics is too important to be left to the politicians, and enterprises that define our economic destination are too important to be left to the businessmen alone to develop,” Shettima stated.
Aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda, Shettima urged conglomerates to act as conduits for the administration’s practical economic vision, moving away from the superficial reforms of the past.
“Collaboration between the public and private sectors is the ingredient of a thriving economy. We must engage in open dialogue, share insights, and work together to craft solutions that are peculiar to our realities.
Whether it is tackling unemployment, reducing poverty, or enhancing education and healthcare, our partnership must aspire to drive sustainable development and create a safe future for all Nigerians,” he added.
Shettima’s call to action seeks to foster a synergy between political leaders and economic stakeholders, aiming for a concerted effort towards national development and economic stability.
