Tinubu Has Shown Competence, Capacity To Rule- Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu in his quest to move the country forward.

According to the vice president, President Tinubu has shown ” competence and capacity” and is determined to provide leadership for the country at this critical time.

Shettima spoke when he met with the leadership of the House of representatives, led by the Speaker Tajudeen Abass.

He, however, said the country will not experience meaningful development without unity, calling on Nigerians to jettison religious and ethnic affiliations to rally behind the government for transformation.

The vice president comment was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Information in his office,  Olusola Abiola, quoted Shettima as saying that President Tinubu hit the ground running first day in office.

According to the statement, “The President is determined to redefine the meaning and concept of modern leadership. He started firing on all cylinders from day one.

“The President has proved his competence, his capability and his commitment. I urge you, the Rt Hon Speaker and the esteemed leadership of the House to support the President in his noble objectives of transforming this nation.

“The state of affairs in our country requires that we coalesce into a single force irrespective of differences in political affiliations or religious persuasions, tribal and sectional backgrounds because what binds us together supersedes what divides us.

“It is very difficult to remove the building blocks holding this country together. We are a kaleidoscope of colours. We are essentially one people tied to a common destiny, so, let’s work together. We need this country to work and this government is willing to work for the good of the nation.”

After his assumption of office on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu has been applauded by some well meaning Nigerians for taking critical decisions, including the removal of the fuel subsidy, appointment of new service chiefs, the unification of the foreign exchange, amongst others.

There are still other critical areas that requires his urgent attention, according to his critics.