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Tinubu's Nigeria During Abroad Trip
Vice President Shettima details how President Tinubu managed Nigeria during his four-week absence.
In brief
Vice President Shettima details how President Tinubu managed Nigeria during his four-week absence. Vice President Shettima confirmed President Tinubu maintained daily contact with officials while abroad, implementing economic reforms and addressing regional hardships. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Tinubu's four-week trip abroad
Vice President Shettima confirmed President Tinubu remained in regular contact with his administration during his four-week stay abroad.
Daily contact with leadership
Shettima reported they spoke almost every other day throughout Tinubu's absence, updating him on national developments.
“almost every other day”
Economic reforms implemented
Shettima described removing petrol subsidy and unifying exchange rates as critical steps when the economy was teetering on collapse.
Economic crisis context
Shettima stated foreign reserves were a staggering $3.9 billion, insufficient to import oil for one month.
“$3.9 billion”
Economic recovery claims
Shettima claimed Tinubu saved the economy and prevented Nigeria from falling apart.
“He saved the economy”
New transport initiatives
The government will introduce 10,600 electric tricycles and 300 buses and electric taxis in the North-east.
“10,600 electric tricycles”
Education loan fund
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund helps students from poor backgrounds access higher education.
“Nigeria Education Loan Fund”
Tinubu's return to Nigeria
President Tinubu returned to Nigeria on 29 September ahead of the 66th independence celebration.
“29 September”
The headline
Vice President Shettima confirmed President Tinubu maintained daily contact with officials while abroad, implementing economic reforms and addressing regional hardships.
