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Kashim Shettima 60th birthday observance

Overview

Ahead of his 60th birthday on September 2, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima requested that supporters avoid public celebrations or paid advertisements in media platforms. He stated the desire to keep the milestone low-key to ensure public attention remains on national development and the challenges facing the country, urging instead that goodwill be channeled into prayers for the nation and the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Despite this request, various Nigerian leaders and public figures have extended congratulations. President Bola Tinubu described Shettima as a ‘trusted ally, patriot and valued partner in governance,’ commending his previous tenure as Governor of Borno State and his leadership as Chairman of the National Economic Council. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu characterized the Vice President as a ‘visionary, loyal and dedicated public servant.’

Following the birthday, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), also extended congratulations. Sulaiman highlighted Shettima’s career trajectory through banking, governance, and legislation, specifically noting his management of reconstruction efforts in Borno State during the Boko Haram insurgency. He further noted Shettima’s current advocacy for technological innovation and a ‘one trillion dollar economy’ in his capacity as Chairman of the National Economic Council.

Entities

Kashim Shettima · Nigeria · Bola Tinubu · National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies · All Progressives Congress

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    NILDS Director-General highlights Shettima’s career and calls for youth policy reform

    NILDS Director-General Abubakar Sulaiman celebrated Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s 60th birthday and called for greater youth inclusion in Nigeria’s policy-making processes.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Kashim Shettima celebrated by Nigerian leaders on 60th birthday

    Nigerian leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, have congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, praising his service as Governor of Borno and his role in national governance.

  3. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Kashim Shettima requests no public celebrations for 60th birthday

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has asked Nigerians to avoid public celebrations or congratulatory advertisements for his 60th birthday, urging instead that people pray for the nation's development.

Sources

dailyreport.ng · gistlover.com · gistreel.com · kogireports.com · naijanews.com · nannews.ng · newtelegraphng.com · nigeriancurrent.com · phenomenal.com.ng · pointblanknews.com · prnigeria.com · punchng.com · solacebase.com · tgnews.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com · topcelebrities.com.ng · tribuneonlineng.com

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