 Vice President Siddhartha Kashim Shatima says a stronger partnership with experts in the banking and finance industry can support turning the economy around in record time as the TINGO administration mobilizes stakeholders for the repositioning of the economy. The VP, who was the special guest of Honours today at the Inappuja, the opening of the 16th annual Banking and Finance Conference, themed 9-Journalist Economic Growth and Empowerment, the role of the financial services industry. Speaking further about the role of Banking and Finance in rejuvenating the economy, Senator Shatima called on the stakeholders to join the government in serving the nation to help fulfill the promise to reposition consumer finance. Our economic revival plan, which is already in place, is an eight-point agenda in which you are stakeholders. We have resolved to prioritize food security and Indian poverty. We are prioritizing economic growth and job creation. We are prioritizing access to capital and improving security. We are prioritizing improving the playing field on meet people, and particularly companies like yours of trade. We are also prioritizing the rule of law and the pipe against corruption. Each agenda cannot be fully implemented inside your corporation. Our focal points, your Excellencies, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, have made us quote fabulous in the service of the people. Of course, your pockets will be deserted. We are not here to manage your losses either. We are here to meet with them. We must now do what pessimists may regard as impossible, turning the economy in a record time. We seek your partnership in getting this done. We cannot take your support for granted. President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Ken Okwara said the event which has grown to become the largest country in banking and finance professionals in Africa, provides the platform for professionals to come together to drive the conversation and topical issues that are critical to the growth of the Nigerian economy. These are all events which have grown to become the largest gathering of banking and finance professionals in Africa, has been a very good platform for stakeholders in the banking and finance ecosystem to come together to pass conversations on topical issues that are critical to the growth and stability of the country, with the fury to provide them a successful solution that will impact the entire system and economy at large. Thank you very much.