Vice President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the country’s current challenges are temporary, expressing confidence that better days lie ahead under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.

In his Easter message, Shettima acknowledged the economic and security pressures facing citizens but stressed that such difficulties would not endure, urging Nigerians to remain hopeful and resilient.

He reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to restoring peace, stabilising the economy and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity, noting that meaningful national progress often requires sacrifice and collective resolve.

Reflecting on the significance of Easter, the Vice President said the season symbolises hope, renewal and victory over adversity, reminding Nigerians that no period of hardship lasts forever.

“Easter is a reminder that history often bends in favour of those who refuse to surrender to despair. It is the story of light piercing through darkness, of hope rising from the shadows of pain, and of faith prevailing over fear,” he said.

Shettima observed that although Nigerians have endured difficult times, the nation has never been defined by its challenges.

“I remain confident that by our collective will, shared sacrifice, and abiding faith in the promise of this nation, we shall triumph over whatever challenges beset us momentarily,” he added.

He called on citizens to remain united and support ongoing reforms by the Tinubu administration, emphasising that national development requires patience, endurance and a shared sense of purpose.

The Vice President also urged Nigerians to reject divisive tendencies and embrace the values that bind them together, maintaining that the country’s diversity remains a key strength in its journey toward recovery and growth.