Vice President Kashim Shettima has insisted that regardless of the challenges confronting Nigeria, the nation’s economy is on the path of growth on account of President Bola Tinubu’s policies and determination to transform the economy for all Nigerians.
He listed some of the improvements recorded so far to include crude oil production hitting 1.8 million barrels per day.
Shettima gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja during a one-day retreat for presidential aides and heads of units in his office.
Addressing participants at the retreat, the VP said President Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of the nation to bequeath to the younger generation a united and progressive country.
The Vice President urged all aides in the presidency to synergise more and work harder in helping the President to deliver on his mandate. “The country is greater than all of us. I urge you, let’s work as a team and as a family.”
In his welcome address, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Hassan Hadejia, said the retreat was planned to enable aides synergize ideas with a view to ensuring a seamless execution of tasks assigned to the office of the Vice President.
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He said the whole essence of the retreat was to enhance strategic communication in the office, streamlining project funding and partnership, improving collaboration and synergy within the office and enhancing collaboration with ministries, departments and agencies.
In the same vein, Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, commended the efforts of aides in the office, especially on tasks bordering on strategic communication, stressing the need for improved collaboration across the presidency.
On his part, the Special Adviser to the President on General Duties, Aliyu Moddibo Umar, implored the aides to avail the system of their knowledge and expertise, be humble and focused on the tasks at hand.
(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)
