President Tinubu Congratulates Shettima On 58th Birthday
- Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, celebrated his 58th birthday on Monday, September 2
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Shettima for the enthusiasm and affability he brings to governance
- Tinubu thanks Shettima for his support and wishes him robust health and renewed strength in his service to the nation
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy and international events
State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his 58th birthday.
Tinubu commended Shettima for the enthusiasm, vigour, and affability he brings to governance.
The President thanks for his support and wishes him robust health and renewed strength in his service to the nation.
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This was contained in a statement shared by the Presidency X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @NGRPresident on Monday, September 2.
“President Bola Tinubu joins family, friends, and members of the executive arm of government to celebrate the quintessential administrator, orator, and bibliophile on this special occasion.”
Shettima’s Profile
Shettima is an academic, accomplished banking professional, raconteur, and leader.
He was Borno state governor for eight years from 2011 to 2019.
The accomplished banker also served as a senator representing Borno Central from 2019 to 2023.
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Presidency speaks on alleged Tinubu, Shettima's rift
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that some persons said there is a rift between President Tinubu and his lieutenant, Shettima, and that the vice president has been stripped of his roles.
Legit.ng reports that Shettima was sworn in alongside Tinubu as Nigeria's new leaders on May 29, 2023, in the nation's capital, Abuja.
In a statement on Monday morning, September 2, 2024, the presidency addressed rife speculations of friction between both APC chieftains
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Source: Legit.ng