Vice President Kashim Shettima, has said that President Bola Tinubu was dedication to the health and survival of Nigerian enterprises.
A statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by the spokesperson of the Vice President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, said that Shettima spoke during a tour of the SecureID Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos.
The Vice President described the Nigerian enterprises as catalysts for a sustainable economic future.
He said that the SecureID Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos, was a shining example of Nigeria’s industrial and technological potential.
He commended SecureID, the country’s leading smartcard manufacturing company, for its two decades of excellence in manufacturing and digital solutions.
Shettima also lauded the company’s evolution from a local startup to a continental leader in digital solutions capable of producing 200 million cards annually, including international passports and voter identification cards.
According to him, this enterprise embodies the promise of what our nation can achieve when our innovative minds are given the support to compete with the rest of the world.
“From a humble local startup to a continental leader, SecureID has proven that with vision, dedication, and hard work, Nigerian businesses can stand tall on the global stage.”
The Vice President noted that economic growth was inseparable from enterprise development.
“President Bola Tinubu, has demonstrated beyond words that the health and survival of our enterprises are the true catalysts of a vibrant economy.
“We can no longer afford to pay lip service to supporting businesses, regardless of their scale,” the VP said.
He revealed some government interventions designed to spur industrial expansion, which include fiscal reforms and the Manufacturing Sector Fund, expected to encourage investment in key industries.
He also revealed that the Tinubu’s administration had introduced strategic measures to bolster the nation’s economy, ensuring that enterprises like SecureID could thrive and drive national development.
”SecureID is proof that Nigeria is not just a consumer nation but a creator of world-class solutions.
“This is the standard we must uphold to transform our economy, create opportunities, and raise the living standards of millions of Nigerians,” the vice president said.
Shettima further reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering an environment where businesses could flourish.
He assured that the administration was ready to help local industries fulfill their potential.
“We will continue to support enterprises by fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every citizen has the opportunity to succeed,” he said.
Highpoint of the event was a guided tour of the company’s production facility by the vice president, accompanied by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Hamzat.
Other dignitaries at the event were the Group Managing Director of SecureID Ltd, Kofo Akinkugbe and Chairman of the company, Mr Dotun Suleiman and the Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Olasupo Olusi.
Also present were the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr Kayode Opeifa and president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Otunba Meshioye, and representatives of commercial banks among others.
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