President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima, G24 director Iyabo Masha, and 12 others who were honoured with the Distinguished Fellow Award by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES).
The president said the awards recognised the outstanding contributions of the recipients to economic policy, research, and the nation’s development.
The NES had earlier announced the conferment of its Distinguished Fellow Award on Mrs Masha and others during its 66th annual conference at the NAF Conference Center, Kado, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the honours as a testament to the exemplary service, intellectual depth, and dedication of the awardees to advancing Nigeria’s socio-economic transformation.
He commended Vice President Shettima for his visionary leadership, deep insights, and consistent drive in implementing the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, noting his role in promoting inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable development. The president also praised Mrs Masha, who serves as the director of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24), for her recognition, describing it as well-deserved.
Tinubu added that the honours were an inspiration to upcoming economists, researchers, and policy experts across the country. “As a nation, we are proud of your achievements and the example you set for current and future generations. Your passion, innovation, and service to the nation’s economic progress embody the spirit of excellence that our administration celebrates and upholds,” he said.
The president urged the new fellows to continue leveraging their expertise to support Nigeria’s economic recovery, foster inclusive prosperity, and enhance its global competitiveness. He further assured them of his administration’s readiness to work closely with experts and institutions to deliver sustainable growth and shared opportunities for all Nigerians.
