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| Shettima in Dubai for Oil Facility Launch |
The Vice President, who started Kashim in Shettima, Dubai, has had his capacity to be as busy as the scheduled President in Bola, Ahmed Tinubu. His month is December in the United Arab Emirates to inaugurate a $315 million oil production and storage facility. But this is not a Chinese or any other foreign firm’s investment in Nigeria; this is the story of Oriental Energy Limited and a great achievement in the oil and gas industry.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled to be conducted today, which is on 14th December 2024, and it is not a normal event. It also shows that Nigeria is slowly but surely becoming a key player in the international energy market. But that is just the beginning of Shettima’s travel plans.
From Dubai, the Vice President shifts gears to Saudi Arabia. Between December 16 and 19, he’ll perform the lesser hajj (Umrah), taking time for spiritual reflection in Madinah and Makkah. This is not all; he is also chairing upper-level discussions as well.
On December 20, he has a meeting with the President of the Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah. Their focus? Strengthening co-financing arrangements for Nigeria’s Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ Phase II) and improving coordination on ongoing IsDB projects. It’s all about driving agricultural growth and boosting the economy back home.
Shettima’s schedule highlights the balancing act of diplomacy, economic development, and cultural connection. From promoting Nigerian enterprise to seeking global partnerships, every stop on this trip has a purpose. He’s expected back in the country by December 21, but it’s safe to say the ripple effects of this journey will be felt long after.
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