"Vice President Shettima Candidly Acknowledges: 'We Find Ourselves in a Significant Predicament'"

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy Tax Reforms, led by Taiwo Oyedele, to expedite their efforts in devising a comprehensive plan to transform the country's economic trajectory. Through a post on his Twitter account on the evening of August 28, Monday, the vice president shared that he welcomed the committee, under the leadership of its chairman, to the presidential villa in Abuja. During this interaction, he emphasized the need for swift action.

Vice President Shettima conveyed his faith in the committee's capabilities to assemble a team of experts suitable for the task at hand. Recognizing the immense undertaking of revitalizing Nigeria's economy, the former senator stressed that the committee must hasten the process of reconfiguring "our economy." This involves addressing fundamental concerns related to fiscal and tax policies, which he highlighted as pivotal components underpinning the economic prosperity of any nation.

Elaborating further, Shettima underscored the burdens that Nigeria has grappled with, largely attributed to inadequate governance and a host of challenges. Nonetheless, he expressed his belief in the courageous and dedicated stance of President Bola Tinubu. The vice president commended the president's progressive approach within Nigeria's political landscape.

In his tweet, Vice President Shettima conveyed his optimism that the committee would chart a course to rescue the nation from its current predicament. He acknowledged the substantial predicaments that have stemmed from subpar governance and various obstacles. He also reaffirmed his confidence in President Tinubu, characterizing him as a resolute figure guided by progressive ideals in Nigeria's political sphere.

PRSSIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON FISCAL POLICY, TAX REFORMS: VP SHETTIMA CHARGES COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP ROBUST ROADMAP

The Vice President, Sen. @KashimSM has charged members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy, Tax Reforms to develop a robust roadmap that will transform the… pic.twitter.com/XRNjvmFNAt

— Senator Kashim Shettima (@officialSKSM) August 28, 2023