Kashim Shettima's development agenda

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 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.
• [● 3 SOURCES] President Bola Tinubu is praised for foresight and directional leadership in establishing the commissions.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Renewed Hope Agenda is intended to translate policy into tangible improvements in Nigerians’ lives.
• [● 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.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Shettima called for innovation, effective collaboration and integrity in the commissions' mandate.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Shettima encouraged the SWDC to partner with state governments, traditional institutions, private sector and development partners.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Shettima urged the SWDC to engage in peer review and share ideas with other regional development commissions.
• [● 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.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi authorities plan to shift 98 % of Nigeria’s Hajj quota to private tour operators under a business‑to‑business model.
• [● 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.
• [● 2 SOURCES] The Kwale Special Economic Zone includes the Kwale Gas Gathering Hub and Phoenix Company, which were toured by foreign investors.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Brazilian delegation leader Roberto Fonseca said Brazil plans to invest in natural‑gas power generation and cassava processing in Delta State.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to about $52 billion, up from $3 billion, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Vice President Shettima said Nigeria is open and ready for Saudi investors, positioning the country as Africa’s hub for the global halal economy.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President Kashim Shettima praised the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria for a seamless 2026 Hajj operation.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] NAHCON intends to implement the business‑to‑business Hajj model in phases due to economic and operational risks.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The North East Development Commission is constructing mega schools in three senatorial districts of Adamawa State with fully equipped classrooms, staff quarters, solar power and boreholes.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Education is the fourth pillar among the North East Development Commission’s eleven development pillars for regional recovery.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysia’s High Commissioner Aiyub Omar indicated interest in oil‑palm development projects in Delta State.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister of Information Mohammed Idris said Nigeria is ready to deepen investment, trade and tourism partnerships with Saudi Arabia at the 2026 Nigeria–Saudi Diaspora Investment and Tourism Exhibition

Timeline

1. about 2 months 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

2. about 2 months 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

3. about 2 months 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