Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the importance of education and collaboration in propelling the nation towards a brighter future.
Addressing the University of Ibadan Muslim Graduates’
Association (UIMGA) in a grand reception organised in his honour in Ibadan,
Vice President Shettima, represented by Jamiu Abiola, Special Assistant to the
President on Special Duty, Office of the Vice President, paid tribute to the
University of Ibadan for shaping his worldview and instilling in him the values
of public service.
According to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant
to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Stanley
Nkwocha, Shettima said “my time at this premier institution not only reinforced
my belief in the equalizing power of education, but here, I also learned the
wisdom of viewing each other as brothers and sisters in word and action”.
Shettima commended the UIMGA for its remarkable
contributions to society, highlighting their initiatives in providing
scholarships, conducting workshops, organizing awareness campaigns, and hosting
public lectures on critical developmental issues.
He said: “To achieve the society we desire, we must build a
synergy between the gown and the town, between the public and the private, and
between the student and the practicing specialists.”
The Vice President expressed confidence in Nigeria’s ability
to overcome challenges, acknowledging the intellectual capabilities of its
citizens and the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
“Today, I wish to share with you that even as Nigeria
strives to overcome the consequences of geopolitical events around us and the
domestic threats to our lives and the economy, we are comforted by your
intellectual capabilities to understand the necessity of the decisions we have
taken to salvage Nigeria,” he affirmed.
Shettima underscored the importance of domestic solutions
and urged Nigerians to harness their collective knowledge and expertise to
build a resilient economy and address global challenges such as climate change.
“Our government stands resolute in confronting these
obstacles, and in our belief in working together to build the Nigeria of our
dream,” he concluded.
Vice President Kashim Shettima obtained a master’s degree
(MSc) in Agricultural Economics in 1991 at the University of Ibadan.
The UIMGA’s reception served as a platform for dialogue,
inspiration, and renewed dedication to the nation’s development.