Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to shaping Africa’s future through impact, inclusion, and investment, stressing that government alone cannot resolve the continent’s development challenges.

The Vice President made the remarks on Wednesday at the Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) High-Level Policy Engagement held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that the summit must move beyond dialogue to action, with partnerships focused on execution and measurable outcomes.

VP Shettima highlighted key initiatives such as the Business Coalition for Education and the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Platform, describing them as part of Nigeria’s broader strategy to strengthen human capital and promote inclusive development. He said ASIS provides a platform for policymakers, business leaders, development partners, entrepreneurs, civil society actors, and innovators to jointly design and deliver solutions.

According to the Vice President, Africa’s future will not be financed by aid alone but through patient and catalytic capital, blended finance, and private sector investment deployed at scale and guided by impact. He added that Nigeria is positioning itself by strengthening delivery systems across education, health, social protection, agriculture, climate action, digital public infrastructure, and financial inclusion.

VP Shettima further noted that while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun the task of repositioning Nigeria’s economy, no government can execute such an ambitious agenda alone, underscoring the need for coalitions and strong partnerships. He commended development partners, including the Sterling One Foundation, for supporting institutional frameworks designed for implementation rather than announcements.

The engagement also featured the launch of flagship initiatives, including the Business Coalition for Education, the Nigeria Foundational Learning Fund, and the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Nigeria platform.