Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria, advocates for partnerships instead of aid during the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasizes the importance of equal relationships and highlights Africa's vast resources and potential for global leadership.
Kashim Shettima , the vice president of Nigeria , has asserted his strong belief in partnerships over traditional aid. Shettima made these remarks while addressing the Financial Times’ Global Risk Roundtable at the ongoing 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He emphasized that equitable partnerships are crucial for upholding the dignity of nations. “I don’t believe in aid; I believe in partnership.
I’d rather carry my poverty with dignity and deal with people, nations, and companies on a pedestal of equality, not in a master-servant relationship. I didn’t come with a begging bowl,” Shettima stated.The vice president expressed optimism about Africa’s future, highlighting the continent’s abundant resources and strategic significance in global growth. He pointed out, “My continent is the richest in the world, and the trajectory of global growth is facing Africa. Nigeria will make or mar that transition. The youths of Africa are the drivers of change.” Shettima further stated that Nigeria is poised to lead Africa’s progress in education and agricultural innovations. He underscored Nigeria’s commitment to harnessing the potential of its youth through investments in education and the advancement of smart agricultural policies – strategies essential for overcoming both global and domestic challenges.Furthermore, Shettima stressed the pivotal role of African youth in global transformation. He acknowledged the presence of crises but also recognized them as opportunities to build stronger nations. “The crisis has given us a unique opportunity to invest in people, especially in areas that will enable us to leapfrog our economies into global competitiveness,” Shettima said
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