President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has led the 57th birthday celebration of his vice, Senator Kashim Shettima as he turns 57 on Saturday.
In a congratulatory message released by Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, Tinubu saluted Shettima for his patriotism and undying loyalty to the nation.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shares in the joy of well-deserved celebration as Vice President Kashim Shettima turns 57 on September 2, 2023.
“President Tinubu joins family, friends and associates of the former Executive Governor of Borno State in thanksgiving to God for the sustained grace of wisdom, character, compassion and bold leadership demonstrated by the Vice President over his years of service to Nigeria with notable distinction in both the private and public sectors.
“President Tinubu extols Senator Shettima for his undying loyalty to the nation, and his steadfast resolve to improve society throughout an illustrious career, which included service in education as a lecturer at the University of Maiduguri, prior to moving into, and rising meteorically through the banking industry, before accepting to serve Borno State as a Commissioner in five different ministries,” the statement read in part.
Tinubu went on to salute Shettima for his unusual courage in presiding over Borno State for eight years, during which a deadly insurgency riddled large areas of the North East.
According to him, “This remarkable public servant defied all odds in the region with a ferociously intellectual mind and an innovative doggedness to solve dynamic problems with dynamic solutions, building high quality leaders and institutions for the sustainably developing future of Borno State.”
President Tinubu concluded by praying for the continued well-being of the quintessential political leader and his family.
