VP Shettima arrives Uyo for launch of HCD project

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to officially flag off the Arise Human Capital Development (HCD) strategic plan and the local government human capital development implementation roadmap.

The initiative under the broader agenda of President Bola Tinubu aims to strengthen Nigeria’s workforce and improve socio-economic outcomes nationwide.

The Vice President received a warm welcome at Victor Attah International Airport, where he was greeted by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, along with senior government officials and key stakeholders from the development sector, before proceeding to the State Government House.

In attendance at the event were high-profile dignitaries including the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia; Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Aliyu Modibbo Umar; Special Adviser to the President on NEC and Climate Change as well as National Coordinator for Human Capital Development in Nigeria, Rukaiya El-Rufai; and Nathaniel Adiakpan, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Human Capital Development Council.

The Vice President who also doubles as the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) and the Steering Committee on Human Capital Development in Nigeria, including model primary healthcare centres, model primary schools, compassionate homes, a skill acquisition centre, and the Arise Park.

This was contained in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha on Monday, 14th of April 2025.

The statement partly reads:

“Vice President Kashim Shettima #officialSKSM has arrived in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to officially launch the ARISE Human Capital Development Strategic Plan and Local Government Human Capital Development Implementation Roadmap #HCDNigeria.

“The initiative is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s #officialABAT broader human capital development agenda, aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s workforce capabilities and improving socioeconomic outcomes nationwide.

“The Vice President was received by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Dr. Umo Eno # PastorUmoEno and other state government officials, upon arrival in Uyo.

“The ceremony is being attended by key stakeholders including the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia #ihadejia; Special Adviser to the President on General Duties (Office of the Vice President), Aliyu Modibbo Umar; Special Adviser to the President on NEC and Climate Change and National Coordinator for Human Capital Development in Nigeria, Rukaiya El-Rufai #rukaiya; alongside Dr. Nathaniel Adiakpan, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Human Capital Development Council.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>