Shettima defends govt policies: “We empathize with the poor but have no choice” Amid the hardships faced by Nigerians, the Federal Government expressed empathy for citizens, particularly the poor. During the 30th anniversary of the Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, Vice President Senator Shettima defended the current administration's economic policies and outlined the government's efforts to improve the economy. “Some of the policy decisions, the policy options available are painful, but they are almost inevitable,” Shettima said. “My heart and the heart of President Bola Tinubu go to the Nigerian people....