- Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned that Nigerias vision of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030 will remain an illusion unless the private sector and development partners are fully engaged
- Shettima explained that the administration has “come this far because we are continually assessing the extent of economic and financial inclusion in Nigeria”
- However, Shettima revealed that “the results of this assessment reveal some disturbing gaps” like the low access to digital financial services among women
We have come this far because we are continually assessing the extent of economic and financial inclusion in Nigeria. However, the results of this assessment reveal some disturbing gaps that demand our urgent attention. One such gaps is the low discernment of digital financial services among womenonly 23% compared to 43% for men.This, as we have learned, is driven by socio-economic barriers such as low income, limited education, and restricted access to financial tools like credit and insurance. Women in the northwest and northeast are particularly disadvantaged. The task before us, then, is clear: to bridge these systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive, equitable financial system that benefits all Nigerians, regardless of gender or geography.Shettima optimistic about Nigeria’s economyThis roundtable is yet another important opportunity to harness our collective potential and chart a sustainable path forward. It is designed to provide a holistic view of the obstacles impeding economic and financial inclusion in Nigeria.As we engage in discussions today, I invite all of us to join hands, collaborate, and align our efforts in crafting lasting solutions. Whatever we do as a government, we know it cannot materialise fully unless we work together with youour development partners, the private sector, and all stakeholders committed to progress.Aso Accord: Presidency inaugurates implementation committeeDistinguished ladies and gentlemen, to guarantee the success of the transformative initiatives championed by His Excellency, President Tinubu, I am pleased to announce the inauguration of a Presidential Committee for the Implementation of the Aso Accord.It is my honour to chair this Governance Committee, which will primarily consist of the esteemed signatories to the Aso Accord, reflecting our collective commitment to ensuring its success. The committee will be backed by a dedicated secretariat housed within the Office of the vice-president.”The committee will report to the NEC on a quarterly basis to ensure that the integrated framework we have established not only implements the Aso Accord effectively but also achieves its ambitious goals.Shettima emphasises Tinubu’s resolve to transform Nigeria
