Vice-President Kashim Shettima ,has said that President Bola Tinubu administration remains committed to deepening democracy in the country.
Shettima, spoke on Tuesday when he received some leaders of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) at the presidential villa, Abuja. He emphasised the need for all Nigerians to work together to nurture the nation’s democracy.
According to the Vice President, “ours is a young nation, a young democracy and there has to be a sense of belonging, a sense of inclusivity by all component units in the federation. The beauty of democracy is that it is about inclusivity, it is about give and take and as such the Tinubu administration is strongly committed to deepening our democratic values.”
While speaking to the delegation led by the National Chairman of IPAC, Yahaya Sani, the VP commended the role played by IPAC towards ensuring that there is stability in the polity.
VP Shettima said “IPAC deserves some commendation, we value you, IPAC keeps our democracy going, you deserve commendation. Honestly, I will strive to nurture and strengthen this relationship with the full confidence and backing of my principal.
The Vice President told the delegation that though the country was going through some challenges at this time, he was optimistic that given the policies and decisions that have been taken by the new administration, it is a matter of time that the country will soon overcome these economic challenges, especially those related to the removal of fuel subsidy.
He said the President has a lot of regards and empathy for Nigerians. “In the coming months, the economy will stabilize, Nigerians will come to appreciate the policies of the Tinubu administration. The government has a robust plan in the pipeline for addressing these economic challenges facing the country presently.”
