Nigerian Vice President Pitches Country for Global Outsourcing and Investment
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- Developments
- 7
- Repetition
- 64%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
Vice President Kashim Shettima promoted Nigeria as a major destination for global outsourcing during the global launch of the Hire From Nigeria campaign in New York on September 27, 2026. He urged international businesses to tap into Nigeria’s young, digitally skilled, and English-speaking workforce. Shettima stated that the government targets one million export-linked jobs by 2030, up from the current estimate of 20,000 employed in outsourcing firms.
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Why it matters
The pitches outline a strategy where Nigeria leverages its human capital and diverse states to drive economic growth. This includes calls for states to document their assets and attract investment through initiatives like the National Compendium on the Economic and Tourism Profiles of the 36 States.
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Who's involved
- Kashim ShettimaVice President of Nigeria, promoting the national economic strategy
- NigeriaSovereign state whose economic potential is being promoted
- federal government of NigeriaThe government whose strategic direction is being laid out
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment could benefit from the successful execution of the international trade and investment strategy.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How does the Vice President's outline of Nigeria's economic expansion strategy affect the federal government of Nigeria?VP Shettima details ambitious targets for Nigeria's economic growthReported
- How will the economic expansion strategy affect the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment?VP Shettima outlines strategy to boost Nigerian trade and investmentReported
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Shettima delivered a keynote on the government's behalf promoting Nigeria's economic potential.1 source
- Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that the government must actively engage with the business sector to drive economic growth.Sub-event
- The Vice President supports a national economic growth initiative, with a pilot program specifically focused on Kano's commercial hub.Sub-event
Shettima advocates for an enterprise-led economic strategy in Nigeria.1 source
- The Nigerian government inaugurated the Digital Switch Over programme.Sub-event
VP Shettima outlines Nigeria's economic expansion strategy.1 source
Shettima calls for necessary economic reforms to drive Nigeria's growth.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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Kashim Shettima
Nigerian politician (born 1966); Vice President of Nigeria
Related events
- Kashim Shettima serves as Vice President of the Nigerian government and advocates for the President's social protection programs.
- A proposed economic strategy for Nigeria was put forward in 1995, involving Atiku Abubakar.
- President Tinubu led Nigeria's international delegation, with Vice President Shettima affirming his mandate.
- Tinubu's administration is building Nigeria through economic policy, with Shettima discussing MSME growth.
- Kashim Shettima's background includes working with Commercial Bank of Africa, studying at the University of Maiduguri, and serving as Governor of Borno State.