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Kashim Shettima's development agenda

Entities: Kashim Shettima · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · North East Development Commission · Mohammed Idris · Niger Delta Power Holding Company

Overview

In late July 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima was re‑nominated as the 2027 presidential running mate and began a series of engagements on electricity, pilgrimage reform, regional development and investment promotion. He praised the National Hajj Commission’s seamless 2026 pilgrimage, highlighted Saudi plans to shift most of Nigeria’s Hajj quota to private operators, and toured projects of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company. He met the South West Development Commission on innovation and private‑sector investment, and noted the North East Development Commission’s construction of fully equipped mega schools in Adamawa.

At the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit on 3 August, Shettima again urged healthy competition among the 36 states, linking it to job creation and economic growth. He lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s macro‑economic reforms, noting that foreign‑exchange reserves had risen to about $52 billion and that foreign direct investment was surging. Delegations from Brazil, Malaysia and the United States toured the Kwale Special Economic Zone, the Kwale Gas Gathering Hub, Phoenix Company, Skyward Resources Group and Uzezi Farms, expressing interest in gas‑fired power, cassava processing, oil‑palm and other agricultural and energy projects. In parallel, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris announced plans to deepen investment, trade and tourism ties with Saudi Arabia, positioning Nigeria as Africa’s hub for the global halal economy.

These snapshots illustrate Shettima’s continued focus on infrastructure, regional development, and attracting foreign capital as part of his broader political agenda.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The vision behind the creation of regional development commissions is to unlock each region’s unique strengths and opportunities for Nigeria’s collective prosperity. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] President Bola Tinubu is praised for foresight and directional leadership in establishing the commissions. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] The Renewed Hope Agenda is intended to translate policy into tangible improvements in Nigerians’ lives. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] Shettima urged the South West Development Commission to be known for delivery, not bureaucracy, with success measured by quality roads, jobs created, businesses supported and communities transformed. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] Shettima called for innovation, effective collaboration and integrity in the commissions' mandate. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] Shettima encouraged the SWDC to partner with state governments, traditional institutions, private sector and development partners. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] Shettima urged the SWDC to engage in peer review and share ideas with other regional development commissions. (Kashim Shettima)
[● 3 SOURCES] Vice President Kashim Shettima urged healthy competition among Nigeria's 36 states to attract investment at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit 2026. (Shettima statements at the summit)
[● 2 SOURCES] Saudi authorities plan to shift 98 % of Nigeria’s Hajj quota to private tour operators under a business‑to‑business model. (Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah)
[● 2 SOURCES] Investors from Brazil, Malaysia and the United States expressed interest in investing in Delta State's agriculture, energy and industrial sectors after site visits. (Investor delegation statements)

Timeline

2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
Nigeria's VP Shettima calls for foreign investment at Delta summit
VP Kashim Shettima urged state competition and highlighted Tinubu’s reforms at the Delta summit, while investors from Brazil, Malaysia, the US and Saudi Arabia expressed interest in energy and agriculture, and
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Nigeria Vice President Kashim Shettima Highlights Regional Development and Hajj Reforms
Vice President Kashim Shettima praised NAHCON’s 2026 Hajj, discussed Saudi‑led private‑tour reforms, urged the South West Development Commission to focus on innovation and measurable delivery, and highlighted N
8 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Niger Delta Power Holding Company appoints new executives as Vice President Kashim Shettima secured 2027 re‑nomination
NDPHC’s leadership visited Vice President Kashim Shettima, who was re‑nominated for 2027, and announced two new executive directors to boost the firm’s power sector reforms in Nigeria.

Sources

ait.ie · brainnewspaper.com · championnews.com.ng · dailytrust.com · dailytrust.com.ng · knowledgesource.com · newtelegraphng.com · nigerianeye.com · oasismagazine.com.ng · pmnewsnigeria.com · punchng.com · statehouse.gov.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com · von.gov.ng · worldstagenews.com

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