Shettima Assures Businesses Of Support To Drive Economy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerian businesses of the Federal Government’s continued support.

He spoke when he visited the state-of-the-art smartcard manufacturing plant of SecureID Limited in Lagos.

The VP celebrated the company’s remarkable contributions to the nation’s manufacturing and digital solutions sectors.

The Vice President, who toured the facility, hailed SecureID’s cutting-edge production processes and its commitment to quality and innovation.

He commended the company’s resilience and success, noting that it exemplifies the kind of homegrown businesses that can transform Nigeria’s economy.

Shettima said: “The government is committed to fostering an enabling environment for businesses like SecureID to thrive.

“Through targeted policies and interventions, we are repositioning Nigeria’s economy to support local innovation, boost foreign exchange earnings, and create employment opportunities.

“This edifice embodies the promise of what our nation can achieve when our innovative minds are given the support to compete with the rest of the world. SecureID is proof that when there is a will, there is always a way.

“This administration will continue to foster an environment where innovation thrives, ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to succeed.”

Promising support for indigenous companies, Shettima added: “Anything Nigeria, we have to patronise. Passports, voter cards everything.”

The founder of SecureID, Mrs. Kofo Akinkugbe, expressed gratitude for the Vice President’s visit and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to expanding its operations, creating jobs and putting Africa on the global stage.

“We are proud of what we have achieved so far, but this is just the beginning.

“With the support of the government, we are ready to scale our operations, increase our export potential and contribute even more to Nigeria’s economic growth.”

She reiterated the company’s commitment to building a global brand while maintaining its Nigerian identity.

“Indigenous companies like ours are making waves against all odds. This just encourages us to keep pushing forward, regardless of limitations,” Akinkugbe said.