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Tinubu isn’t Jagaban for nothing; he’s ‘visionary extraordinaire’ improving Nigeria’s economy: Shettima

“The president is Jagaban (the front-row commander). He has a rare political virtue that has made him the unifying nub of the zeal to serve the country,” said Mr Shettima.

• June 28, 2024
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has ratcheted up the economic growth of Africa’s most populous nation using his expertise as a politician and technocrat, Vice-President Kashim Shettima claims.

Mr Shettima stated this at the 142nd National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, presided over by its chairman, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, in Abuja.

The vice president linked the boost in Nigeria’s economic outlook to the financial prudence and transparency framework adopted by President Bola Tinubu.

The vice-president said, “At the helm of the nation’s affairs is a leader who always reminds us of the necessity of making the right calls to deliver on our promises to the nation.”

Mr Shettima also explained why Mr Tinubu earned and deserved the title ‘Jagaban’, which the Emir of Borgu conferred on him.

“The president is Jagaban (the front-row commander). He has a rare political virtue that has made him the unifying nub of the zeal to serve the country.

“We highlighted Nigeria’s improved credit outlook by Fitch Ratings, owing to Mr President’s transparency and effective financial management to further the nation’s economic progress.

“Today, as we prepare for the agenda of the day, I am excited by the presence of His Excellency, President Tinubu, a reservoir of ideas, a visionary extraordinaire, as he guides us towards finding a common ground.”

Mr Shettima added, “Nobody can do so better than he does, and it is this rare political virtue that has made him the unifying nucleus of our aspirations to serve the nation. He is the Jagaban, the front-row commander, for a reason.”

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