Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday declared that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended the era of volatility and uncertainty that once plagued Nigeria’s economy. He stated this while officially opening the Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition 2025 organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency in Abuja.
Addressing industry stakeholders, innovators, and government officials, Shettima said global economic disruptions and the fast-paced takeover of traditional jobs by technology compelled the administration to adopt bold reforms.
According to him, those reforms are already paying off, restoring market confidence and attracting global recognition. He pointed to Fitch’s upgrade of Nigeria’s sovereign rating to B with a stable outlook and Moody’s revision of the country’s issuer rating to B3 with a stable outlook as evidence that the world is noticing Nigeria’s economic direction.
“What this administration has achieved is to end the regimes of volatility and unpredictability that once defined our economy. The next step is ensuring these gains reflect in the daily realities of our people—from small business owners to corporate executives,” Shettima said.
He emphasised that Nigeria must not miss out on the ongoing technology-driven economic revolution after being left behind in previous industrial eras. He said the government is building a digital system that works seamlessly across all parts of the country.
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, noted that President Tinubu’s digital policy reforms are already strengthening the nation’s tech infrastructure and positioning Nigeria as a global model in digital advancement.
Also speaking, the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, praised Shettima for his continued commitment to youth empowerment under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He assured that the government will keep prioritising platforms that enable young Nigerians to solve national challenges.
Similarly, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr Vincent Olatunji, highlighted the economic value in the growing global adoption of multiple smart devices, stressing that Nigeria is well-positioned to capitalise on the expanding digital economy.
