'There are places in Nigeria to plant money and it will grow' - VP Shettima speaks on agriculture
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 25/01/2026
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria has no justification for poverty, stressing that the country’s vast agricultural potential can drive economic prosperity if properly harnessed.Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima described Nigeria’s land resources as exceptionally fertile, noting that wealth creation is possible through modern farming practices.“We have no business being poor. Honestly, I’m speaking from the bottom of my heart because in certain parts of Nigeria, our land is so rich that if you can plant money, it can grow,” he (…)
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