Kashim Shettima has expressed his strong confidence that Bola Tinubu’s “bold vision and pragmatic disposition” will transform Nigeria into a more vibrant and prosperous nation in the near future.
This prediction is based on the significant investments being made by Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope administration” in vital sectors such as healthcare and education.
During a meeting with a delegation from Big Win Philanthropy, led by CEO Jamie Cooper, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the potential for positive change. He stated, “In a couple of years to come, I am projecting a vibrant and better Nigerian society. We are investing in healthcare and education- it is a game-changer. With education, within a generation, the son of a pauper can become a celebrated icon.”
Shettima welcomed Big Win Philanthropy’s commitment to collaborate with the government, noting that they are ready to explore how the Foundation’s “wealth of experience intersects with President Tinubu’s Bold vision – our Renewed Hope Agenda.” He highlighted the Nutrition 774 Initiative as a key program to reverse negative health indicators.
“We were at the World Economic Forum (WEF), and I told the world that I don’t believe in handouts but partnerships. We are looking for real partnerships that together, will be a win-win for the whole world,” Shettima said. “Honestly, Nigeria is not a nation of scarcity; we are a nation defined by potential, blessed with abundant natural resources but our greatest wealth lies in our people, young, dynamic, and determined. I believe in the calibre of people we have at the helm of affairs, starting with my boss, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is supremely competent and a highly intelligent human being.”
Jamie Cooper, CEO of Big Win Philanthropy, stated that their organization is working with several Nigerian ministries to create over two million jobs and address issues such as malnutrition and local vaccine production. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, described the visit as a sign of confidence in the direction the country is taking under President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima’s leadership.
