Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that women will be at the forefront of Africa’s anticipated $29 trillion economic transformation.
Speaking at the 2025 Gender Inclusion Conference in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that gender inclusion is a fundamental pillar of Nigeria’s national development agenda. He unveiled Project #SheIsIncluded, aiming to bridge gender gaps in finance and the broader economy.
The initiative focuses on four key areas: education and financial literacy, maternal healthcare, gender-sensitive policies, and expanded economic opportunities for women. The project plans to reach all 774 local government areas across Nigeria to ensure comprehensive inclusion. 
Shettima stated, “We cannot build the Nigeria or Africa we envision without fully integrating women into our economic systems.” The conference, themed “Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience for Sustainable Women’s Economic and Financial Inclusion,” underscores Nigeria’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5, which focuses on gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
