Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu’s tough policy decisions, stating they are being implemented in the best interest of Nigerians.

Shettima made the remarks on Thursday while receiving executives of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), led by its national president, Jani Ibrahim, during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Emphasising the administration’s commitment to economic revitalisation, the vice president noted that the government has created a more conducive environment for serious business activity.

He pointed to key policy moves such as the removal of fuel subsidy, the unification of the exchange rate system, and ongoing tax reforms as part of broader efforts to stabilise and grow the economy.

“I can assure you that Nigeria is ready for business, and you are the drivers of change. I plead guilty to romancing with the business community, the manufacturing and productive sectors. This is how great nations are built; this is how Korea became what it is,” the vice-president said.

Shettima stressed that Tinubu remained committed to the reforms, despite resistance from entrenched interests, describing them as necessary actions taken for the greater good of Nigerians.

“The current administration is your own because the president speaks your language, the language of commerce. He grew up in that ecosystem, understands how businesses are run, and was the financial controller at Mobil,” Shettima said.