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Nigerian VP Kashim Shettima resumes duties early

Overview

Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima commenced a two-week leave of absence on 6 August 2026, marking his first official break since assuming office in May 2023. The leave, approved by President Bola Tinubu, was intended for ‘study, reflection, and intellectual renewal’ to support the administration’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’.

During his tenure leading up to the leave, Shettima chaired the National Economic Council and oversaw programs involving economic development, food security, humanitarian aid, digital transformation, and regional cooperation.

Shettima resumed his official duties in Abuja on Tuesday, 18 August 2026, returning two days earlier than his originally scheduled date of 20 August. His return coincides with the start of the 2027 election campaigns, following an announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that campaigning would begin on 19 August. Despite his return to work, Shettima was not present at the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, which was presided over by President Tinubu.

Entities

Kashim Shettima · Nigeria · National Economic Council · Bola Tinubu · Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Kashim Shettima resumes duties ahead of schedule

    Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has resumed official duties in Abuja two days ahead of schedule following a two-week leave for study and reflection.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vice President Kashim Shettima begins two-week leave for study

    Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima is utilizing a two-week leave to focus on study, reflection, and intellectual engagement regarding national development and governance.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima Begins Two‑Week Leave

    Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima began a two‑week leave on 6 August, approved by President Bola Tinubu, to study and prepare for the Renewed Hope Agenda, returning around 20 August.

Sources

blueprint.ng · championnews.com.ng · dailytrust.com · naijanews.com · nigerianeye.com · pmnewsnigeria.com · premiumtimesng.com · prnigeria.com · punchng.com · tdpelmedia.com · thechronicle.com.gh · thecitizenng.com · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com · tori.ng

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