Shettima Urges Northern Support for Tinubu's Re-election

On Saturday, Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, addressed the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign launch in Kaduna. He emphasized the importance of re-electing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC candidates, citing Tinubu's consistent support for northern politicians, including former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Shettima recalled Tinubu's backing of Atiku Abubakar during the 2007 presidential contest and his unwavering support for Buhari in the 2015 and 2019 elections. He defended the Tinubu-led administration, asserting it had fulfilled its promises, particularly in education and infrastructure.

Shettima pointed to the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, the transition of the Federal University of Education in Zaria, and a vocational institute in Rigachikun as key achievements. He also mentioned ongoing projects like the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline and the Sokoto-Badagry highway, which aim to enhance agricultural production in Nigeria.