At the Heirs Holdings Group Directors’ Annual Summit Dinner in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima underscored the necessity of a robust partnership between the government and the private sector to propel Nigeria’s economic growth.
Key Points from the Event
Call for Collaboration:
– Open Dialogue: Shettima emphasized the importance of open dialogue and collaborative efforts to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges.
– Practical Economic Reforms: He urged the private sector to actively participate in implementing practical and impactful economic reforms.
Praise for Tony Elumelu:
– Shettima commended Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, for his entrepreneurial contributions and his commitment to empowering young African entrepreneurs.
– Elumelu’s efforts were highlighted as significant in shaping Africa’s economic landscape.
Synergy Between Sectors:
– The Vice President noted the essential synergy between political and economic stakeholders, stressing that politics and business are too important to be left solely to politicians and businessmen, respectively.
– He called for joint efforts to address unemployment, poverty, and enhancements in education and healthcare.
Government’s Commitment:
– Shettima reassured the business community of the government’s dedication to improving the ease of doing business in Nigeria.
– He highlighted the government’s support for sustainable development and creating a secure future for all Nigerians.
Tony Elumelu’s Contributions:
– Tony Elumelu reiterated his commitment to Africapitalism, emphasizing the private sector’s vital role in Africa’s development.
– He celebrated the empowerment of 20,000 young African entrepreneurs as a major achievement of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, focusing on human impact.
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration:
– The event highlighted the critical role of collaboration among various stakeholders in achieving national development goals.
– Dr. Awele Elumelu, Founding Trustee of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and Chairperson of Avon Healthcare Limited, praised VP Shettima for his dedication to public service and nation-building, describing him as a leader who “embodies excellence.”
The summit underscored the importance of government-private sector partnerships in driving Nigeria’s economic progress and addressing pressing societal issues.
