Key Points
- Shettima says Igbos are Nigeria’s greatest stakeholders and bold investors. He claims half of Abuja and much of Lagos belong.
- The vice president urges leaders to invest more in Igboland. He insists every region must share gains from coming reforms.
- Shettima cites global figures to project huge growth for Nigeria. He predicts Nigeria will become the world’s most populous country.
Nigeria’s vice president Kashim Shettima has praised the Igbo people. At an economic summit in Owerri, he called them key to the country’s future. He told the audience, “Igbos are the greatest stakeholders” in the Nigerian project.
Shettima pointed to real estate and trade to show that reach. He claimed that half of Abuja now belongs to Ndigbo through homes and businesses. His remarks trended beside Kano court orders TikTok pair on social media.
The vice president also highlighted Igbo presence in Lagos and other cities. He said much of Lagos is filled with Igbo workers, traders and factory owners. He joked that any town without Igbo or Hausa traders is best avoided.
Igbo drive linked to Nigeria’s future
Beyond praise, Shettima urged wealthy businessmen to invest more in Igboland. He said strong roads, power and factories there would lift jobs and peace. He added that every region should benefit as Nigeria opens fresh sectors.
He tied his message to reforms under President Bola Tinubu. According to him, new rules are opening doors for investors. He argued that private money and stable policy can speed growth.
Shettima then turned to hard figures about Nigeria’s size. He quoted a Mauritian leader who said one in four black people is Nigerian. He added that Nigeria’s fast growth will shape Africa and the wider world.
He projected that by 2050 Nigeria could host over four hundred million people. He said later in the century the country may even top the global chart. United Nations studies also place Nigeria near the top of future population tables.
Reactions from across Nigeria
Shettima’s speech has drawn wide talk online, from praise to sharp questions. Some users say his focus on Igbo work shows Nigeria still leans on hustle. Others mention Jite Tesigimoje nineteenth wife marriage, saying news now mixes money, faith and family.
He closed by saying Nigeria’s many groups must act as partners, not rivals. He also said he is proud to call himself Nigerian today. He urged young people to hold that pride while working for a fair country
