Tinubu saved Nigeria from economic collapse, Shettima tells Plateau voters

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says has said President Bola Tinubu saved Nigeria from economic collapse through difficult economic decisions taken at the beginning of his administration.

Shettima made the remark on Saturday during the All Progressives Congress presidential rally in Jos, Plateau State, where he defended the President’s economic reforms and described him as a transformational leader.

He said Nigeria was on the brink of economic collapse and chaos when Tinubu assumed office in May 2023 but credited the President’s decisions with putting the economy on a sound footing.

“When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn in as the President of this country, our economy was teetering on the verge of collapse. We were on the brink of chaos.

“He had the courage and conviction to take far-reaching decisions that have saved the economy from collapse. He is indeed a transformational leader, and I believe posterity will be kind to him,” the Vice-President said.

Shettima said the country’s foreign reserves were now approaching $60bn, adding that Nigeria’s economic fundamentals had become stronger.

He said Tinubu chose to take responsibility for the economic challenges inherited from his predecessor rather than blame the previous administration.

According to him, the President accepted both the assets and liabilities of the previous government and remained respectful of former President Muhammadu Buhari despite criticisms of his administration.

The Vice-President also praised Plateau State for its contributions to Nigeria’s political and military leadership, describing the state as a gift to the country.

“Plateau gives the Nigerian nation one of our greatest leaders of all time, General Yakubu Gowon,” he said.