Shettima: Tinubu’s Security, Infrastructure Boom Igniting South-East Economy
•Canvasses renewed mandate for president •We won’t vote for sentiment, say Uzodimma, Umahi, Nwifuru Deji Elumoye, Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared that President Bola Tinubu's administration is driving significant economic and security transformation in the South-East region of Nigeria through substantial investments in infrastructure, agriculture, and human capital development. Speaking at an APC presidential rally in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Shettima stressed that the government's interventions aimed to enhance regional connectivity, bolster food security, and create new economic opportunities.
During the campaign rally, Shettima highlighted various projects, including the Calabar–Ebonyi–Benue–Kogi–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway, the Ndibe Bridge, and the Enugu–Abakaliki–Ogoja Expressway, which are expected to boost trade, commerce, and agricultural productivity across the South-East and beyond. He emphasized the significance of these road projects in facilitating the movement of goods and reducing logistical challenges for businesses and communities.
Shettima also underscored the government's commitment to agriculture, noting that Ebonyi is a key producer of rice and cassava. The administration is supporting farmers through fertiliser distribution, interest-free FarmerMoni assistance, and other agricultural development initiatives, aiming to improve market access and enhance agricultural yields.
Regarding security, Shettima highlighted the Nigerian Army Recruits Training Depot in Ebonyi as a federal initiative to strengthen regional stability. He assured that the government is working to restore order and ensure the safety of communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure, which are essential for sustainable economic development.
Additionally, Shettima mentioned the establishment of the South East Development Commission, the launch of the South-East Vision 2050, and the approval of the South East Investment Company as strategic measures to attract investment and create sustainable economic opportunities in the region. The vice-president reiterated the administration's dedication to addressing the structural challenges affecting the South-East and its commitment to fulfilling the trust placed in it by the people of Ebonyi and the broader South-East region.
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