Empowering Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost Nigeria’s economic growth is a key focus for President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said.
Speaking with Journalists during his tour of exhibition stands at the BRICS Trade Fair in South Africa on Wednesday, Shettima said:“It is a known fact that the empowerment of the MSMEs is key to empowering our youth and women towards contributing to the nation’s economic development.”
He added: “The President is a very compassionate leader and in the coming months, there will be changes in the fortunes of Nigeria.”
The Vice President also highlighted that the growth of MSMEs will positively impact the economy by enabling individuals to support their families and contribute to the nation.
While inspecting Nigeria’s exhibitions at the fair, Shettima lauded the investments of Nigerians in South Africa. He said:
“I am quite impressed by the investment Nigerians are making in South Africa. This is the harbinger of greater things to come. I can say that Nigerians are active in the digital economy, they are active in fashion, they are equally active in mining.”
“I am quite glad that quite a number of our countrymen are doing well and are willing to partner with the home nation for the greater glory of the African continent.”
Vice President, Kashim Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing 15th BRICS Summit of Heads of State and Government.
The annual BRICS alliance summit has kicked off in South Africa, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. With aspirations of becoming a broader “BRICS plus” coalition, the alliance is open to welcoming additional members.
The 15th summit of the BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from August 22 to August 24.
