Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria following his participation in the inaugural International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE Expo) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Although no official statement was released regarding his return, Channels Television reports that Senator Shettima arrived at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Wednesday night.
During his visit to Côte d’Ivoire, Vice President Shettima emphasized the need for improved governance, greater transparency, and collaboration among leaders and industry stakeholders to leverage Africa’s resource wealth for sustainable development.
He also reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to fostering an inclusive extractive sector based on transparency, regional cooperation, and local capacity building.
The summit, themed “Policies and Strategies for the Sustainable Development of the Extractive and Energy Industries,” brought together leaders from across Africa to discuss innovative solutions for resource management and energy security.