President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima, Dr. Iyabo Masha, and other distinguished Nigerians on their conferment as Fellows of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES).
The President described the honour, conferred on Monday, September 8, as a testament to their outstanding contributions to economic policy, research, and development, as well as their commitment to advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation.
In a statement, President Tinubu specially commended Vice President Shettima for his “visionary leadership, deep insights, and relentless dedication” to implementing the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“He has been instrumental in driving our efforts toward inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development,” the President said.
The President also applauded Dr. Iyabo Masha, a renowned economist and Director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24). Dr. Masha previously served on the eight-person Presidential Economic Advisory Council (2019-2022), which directly advised former President Muhammadu Buhari on economic policy.
President Tinubu stated that their recognition was well-deserved and should serve as an inspiration to upcoming economists, researchers, and policy experts across Nigeria.
“As a nation, we are proud of your achievements and the example you set for current and future generations,” the President affirmed. “Your passion, innovation, and service to the nation’s economic progress embody the spirit of excellence that our administration celebrates and upholds.”
The President urged the new Fellows to continue leveraging their expertise to support Nigeria’s economic recovery, foster inclusive prosperity, and strengthen the nation’s global competitiveness.
He assured them of his administration’s determination to collaborate with experts and institutions to deliver enduring growth and shared opportunities for all Nigerians.
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