Nigerian Government Assure Support For Local Businesses For Economic Growth

Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance during a visit  to mark the 20th anniversary of SecureID Manufacturing Facility at Iyana-Isolo, in Lagos.

He said that SecureID is a certified smartcard manufacturing plant that produces smart cards.

It produces smart cards for banks, including MasterCard, Visa and Verve, as well as SIM cards for telecommunication companies.

Shettima also said that the government would create opportunities  for emergence of more companies that would transform the economy.

The vice president said that the government’s policies would be geared toward ensuring the growth of local industries.

He emphasised the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in driving Nigeria’s economic growth.

He also noted the importance of Nigeria’s digital transformation in the knowledge-driven post-industrial age.

According to him, President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated that the survival of enterprises is crucial for a vibrant economy.

He highlighted the government’s efforts to revitalise the economy through fiscal reforms and other initiatives.

He praised SecureID for remarkable successes, noting its capacity to manufacture 200 million cards per annum, including international passports and voter cards.

“Our needs as a nation are unique; so are the expectations from our enterprises.

“As a government, we will continue to support enterprises by fostering an environment where innovation thrives and  every citizen has the opportunity to succeed,” he said.

NAN /News/Jamiu Ogunshe