Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to economic reforms, assuring Nigerians that the measures introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding positive results by stabilising the economy and reducing poverty.
Speaking at the 2025 retreat for newly inaugurated members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Shettima—represented by his technical adviser on public debt management and revenue mobilization, Mr Ibrahim Natagwandu—delivered a keynote address highlighting the administration’s dedication to national development and fiscal transformation.
According to the Vice President, the government is deploying strategic interventions designed to create opportunities, attract investment, and enhance the quality of life for citizens. He stated, “This administration remains steadfast in its efforts to reposition the Nigerian economy through bold reforms aimed at reducing poverty, attracting investment, and creating an enabling environment where citizens can thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development.”
Shettima also stressed the pivotal role of RMAFC in the nation’s fiscal architecture. He called on commission members to uphold values of transparency, fairness, and excellence in their service, noting that their work directly impacts Nigeria’s fiscal cohesion and overall financial health. “You occupy a crucial place in our nation’s architecture,” he said. “I urge you to rededicate yourselves to the aspirations of the government and the people.”
In his remarks, Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno praised the Federal Government’s economic policies. While acknowledging that some reforms have caused temporary hardship, he pointed out that the policies had strengthened the financial capacities of state governments. “Some of the policies have helped subnationals to receive more funding from the federation account,” Eno said. “This has enabled us to implement key projects and meet our financial obligations, including paying salaries. Without such reforms, many states would be forced into borrowing and accumulating unsustainable debts.”
Earlier, RMAFC Chairman Mohammed Shehu explained that the retreat was organized to orient and equip new members with the knowledge and tools needed to carry out the commission’s responsibilities. He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the nation’s fiscal stability and growth.
