Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments to unlock their economic potential to drive Nigeria’s growth, stressing that the country’s prosperity depends on the success of its constituent states rather than the Federal Government alone.
Speaking at the Jigawa State Economic and Investment Summit (J-INVEST 2026) in Dutse on Wednesday, Shettima said the strength of Nigeria’s federation lies in the economic progress of every state.
“The strength of our federation is measured not by the wealth of the centre alone, but by the awakening of its constituent parts,” he said.
He urged states to leverage their natural resources, human capital and comparative advantages to stimulate sustainable development.
“A federation truly flourishes because every state discovers what it can become through the full realisation of its own economic potential,” he stated.
The vice president conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s goodwill to participants and said the administration’s economic reforms, though difficult,
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