Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended SecureID for its contributions to Nigeria’s manufacturing and technology sectors.
According to Shettima, the company’s growth proves that Nigerian businesses can compete globally.
The VP spoke during a tour of the SecureID Smartcard and Digital Solutions Facility in Lagos to mark its 20th anniversary.
Shettima described the company as a leading example of Nigeria’s industrial and technological potential.
He noted that SecureID, which started as a local enterprise, has grown into a continental leader in digital solutions, now capable of producing 200 million smartcards annually, including Nigerian international passports and voter identification cards.
“This enterprise embodies the promise of what our nation can achieve when our innovative minds are given the support to compete with the rest of the world. From a humble local startup to a continental leader, SecureID has proven that with vision, dedication, and hard work, Nigerian businesses can stand tall on the global stage,” said the VP.
Shettima further reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering local enterprises and strengthening the business ecosystem in the country.
“We can no longer afford to pay lip service to supporting businesses, regardless of their scale,” the VP stated, citing examples of government interventions designed to spur industrial expansion, including fiscal reforms and the Manufacturing Sector Fund, which encourages investment in key industries.
He maintained that the Tinubu administration has introduced strategic measures to bolster the nation’s economy, ensuring that enterprises like SecureID can thrive and drive national development.
“SecureID is proof that Nigeria is not just a consumer nation but a creator of world-class solutions. This is the standard we must uphold to transform our economy, create opportunities, and raise the living standards of millions of Nigerians,” the Vice President stated.
Shettima assured that the administration is ready to help local industries fulfill their potential.
“We will continue to support enterprises by fostering an environment where innovation thrives and where every citizen has the opportunity to succeed,” he added.
The Vice President was accompanied on the tour by the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and other dignitaries present at the event.
Also present were the Group Managing Director of SecureID Ltd, Kofo Akinkugbe and Chairman of the company, Mr Dotun Suleiman; the Managing Director of Bank of Industry, Olasupo Olusi; Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr Kayode Opeifa; President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Otunba Francis Meshioye, and representatives of commercial banks, among others.