During a meeting of African Heads of State and Government on the 21st Replenishment of the International Development Association held in Nairobi, Kenya, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, represented President Bola Tinubu and said that the President is working to end the reign of economic saboteurs who have been hindering the progress of Nigeria.
Shettima added that Nigeria's aspirations have transcended just birthing unicorns and that the country is aiming to become a global hub for outsourcing talent within the digital and creative economy by harnessing the potential of its youthful population.
He also reiterated Nigeria's plans to build a vast digital market capable of absorbing cutting-edge innovations and technologies.
Shettima informed other African leaders of the sweeping reforms implemented by Tinubu's administration to curb illicit activities and currency manipulation that had long hindered the nation's progress.
He stressed the importance of regional economic integration through instruments such as the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement to dismantle investment barriers and facilitate access to international markets.
At the end of the summit, African Heads of State and Government adopted a joint communique committing countries on the continent to accelerate the continent’s economic transformation by strengthening implementation capacities, mobilising domestic resources, and partnering effectively with IDA.
They also called for an ambitious replenishment of the International Development Association to support the continent’s development goals.
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