The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has pledged continued support for the programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with Vice President Kashim Shettima describing the commitment as a step in the right direction.
VP Shettima, who hosted a UNICEF delegation led by the country representative, Ms Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday, said the administration is determined to deepen partnerships in health, nutrition, human capital development and education.
As the United Nations Children’s Fund (@UNICEF) pledges continued support and partnership in actualising some programmes of @officialABAT’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Vice President @KashimSM has described the move as a step in the right direction, noting that the President has… pic.twitter.com/c2ahYiobSG
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“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a man of courage and conviction, and he is doing everything possible to redefine the concept of modern leadership in Nigeria,” VP Shettima said.
The vice president stressed that the government is working to advance flagship initiatives, including the Nutrition 774 Initiative, the Nutrition Intervention Fund, and economic and financial inclusion. He added that the administration is prioritising investments in youth and education to secure long-term growth.
“We are on the cusp of regenerating our economy and rebuilding this nation. The gains of our reforms are manifesting by the day; the inflationary trend is on the decline and by the end of the year, the economy will further stabilise for all to see,” he said.
Shettima commended UNICEF for its long-standing partnership with Nigeria and expressed optimism that renewed collaboration will bring greater impact.
For her part, Abdelatef lauded Shettima’s leadership and described him as “a global citizen.” She gave the assurance that UNICEF will continue to align with Nigeria’s priorities in nutrition, human capital development and girl-child education.
She also praised the government’s interventions, such as the Nutrition 774 Initiative, the Nutrition Intervention Fund, and the Nutrition Bill, noting that the administration’s “vision is clear and the mission is realisable.”