The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its dedication to supporting key initiatives under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Vice President Kashim Shettima hailed this collaboration as a positive advancement, emphasizing that President Tinubu is reshaping the notion of contemporary leadership in Nigeria.
Highlighting the administration’s proactive approach to legacy projects in sectors such as health, nutrition, and human capital development, VP Shettima expressed the government’s eagerness to partner with UNICEF and other development agencies. He specifically mentioned flagship programs like the Nutrition 774 Initiative, Economic and Financial Inclusion, and the Nutrition Intervention Fund as areas of focus.
During a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, where he welcomed a UNICEF delegation led by Country Representative Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, the Vice President praised President Tinubu’s dedication and visionary leadership. According to a statement from his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima underscored the administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and comprehensive educational reform, recognizing UNICEF as a vital ally in achieving these objectives.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu exemplifies courage and steadfastness, actively redefining what modern leadership means for Nigeria,” the Vice President remarked. “We stand at the threshold of economic revitalization and national reconstruction. The positive effects of our reforms are becoming increasingly evident, with inflation showing signs of decline and economic stability expected to strengthen by year-end.”
Reflecting on Nigeria’s longstanding partnership with UNICEF, VP Shettima noted, “Our collaboration with your team on various nationwide programs has been fruitful, and I am confident that your presence will introduce fresh insights, broaden expertise, and enhance the value of our ongoing efforts.”
In response, UNICEF Country Representative Ms. Abdelatef commended Vice President Shettima for his unwavering leadership and advocacy for humanitarian causes both within Nigeria and internationally, describing him as a true global citizen. She reaffirmed UNICEF’s steadfast alignment with President Tinubu’s administration, particularly in advancing nutrition, human capital development, and girls’ education.
Ms. Abdelatef also praised government initiatives such as the Nutrition 774 Initiative, the Nutrition Intervention Fund, and the Nutrition Bill, acknowledging the clarity of the administration’s vision and the feasibility of its mission.
