President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described Vice-President Kashim Shettima as “a trusted ally, a patriot whose life has been defined by service, commitment and sacrifice for worthy causes”.
Tinubu made the remarks in a congratulatory message he personally signed and issued to State House correspondents on the occasion of the Vice-President’s 60th Birthday.
Tinubu, who recalled his deputy’s life trajectory as a career banker, two-term governor of Borno, and presently as Vice-President of Nigeria, maintained that.
“Kashim has demonstrated courage, diligence, compassion and an abiding commitment to improving the lives of the people.”
President Tinubu also acknowledged Senator Shettima’s support and partnership in the fulfillment of the party programmes to Nigerians as enshrined in its Renewed Hope blueprint.
The statement read: “Today, I warmly congratulate Vice President Kashim Shettima, my brother and partner in steering the ship of our state, on his 60th birthday on September 2. I rejoice with his wife, Nana, children, family, and political associates on this important milestone.
“Kashim is not just a trusted ally or a valued colleague, but also a patriot whose life has been defined by service, commitment, and sacrifice for worthy causes.
“In celebrating Kashim, we celebrate his distinguished banking career and exemplary record of service to Borno State and Nigeria.
“Shettima’s unwavering commitment to our nation’s progress and unity is particularly worthy of mention.
“I commend him for his years of dedicated public service, first as Governor of Borno State and subsequently as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“In both capacities, Kashim has demonstrated courage, diligence, compassion and an abiding commitment to improving the lives of the people.
“I acknowledge, in particular, Vice-President Shettima’s loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), support for the administration and his unwavering dedication to the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“As Chairman of the National Economic Council, Shettima has provided purposeful leadership in coordinating economic policy and fostering collaboration among the Federal Government and the sub-nationals.
“His respect for constitutional governance, democratic institutions, and dialogue and consultation has helped strengthen good governance.
“As a trusted partner, his loyalty, wisdom, and sense of duty have remained invaluable to the administration.
“I must thank Vice President Shettima for his steadfast support and partnership as we continue to join hands in delivering the promises of Renewed Hope to Nigerians.
“I am confident that working together, we will continue to make meaningful progress in building the Nigeria of our dreams.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, I again congratulate Vice President Shettima on this milestone, and I pray that Almighty Allah will continue to guide, protect, and strengthen him. May Munificent Allah grant him wisdom and good health, and bless him with many more years of purposeful service to Nigeria.”
