Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia, said the Tinubu administration will give the fullest possible support to foreign and domestic investors in power, transportation, infrastructure, maritime, agro-processing, and mining, among others. They include power, transportation, infrastructure, maritime, agro-processing, mining, manufacturing, petrochemicals, food processing, textiles, etc. “The Nigerian government considers these sectors as key priority areas that will drive the country’s economic agenda,” the VP added. Highlighting the Tinubu administration’s economic agenda, Sen. Shettima said, “We have resolved and are firmly determined to consolidate on industrialising Nigeria and diversifying its economy into sectors that the country has a comparative advantage. He said, “Russia is sincerely ready and willing to stand by African countries in their efforts to address challenges confronting them.

Source: Punch July 29, 2023 04:57 UTC