Dare Babalola
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has stated that President Bola Tinubu fought oil cabals by standing his ground on the fuel subsidy removal in the best interest of Nigeria.
The Vice President said this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, when he hosted executives of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA).
The delegation was led by NACCIMA National President, Mr Jani Ibrahim.
Speaking during the courtesy visit, Shettima touched on Tinubu’s policies, noting that the president has made critical decisions for the growth of the country.
Shettima stated, “I can assure you that Nigeria is ready for business, and you are the drivers of change.
“I plead guilty to romancing with the business community, the manufacturing and productive sectors.
“This is how great nations are built; this is how Korea became what it is.”
Furthermore, the Vice-President said, “The current administration is your own because the President speaks your language, the language of commerce.
“He grew up in that ecosystem, understands how businesses are run, and was the financial controller at Mobil.”
He applauded the President’s courage in removing the fuel subsidy, which he described as a long-standing burden on the nation.
“While the fuel subsidy had been an albatross around the neck of successive administrations, he had the courage and conviction to remove it.
“The oil cabal fought back, but he refused to budge. He stood his ground because he acted in the best interest of Nigerians,” he added.
