Tinubu Celebrates Shettima's 60th Birthday with Praise

On September 2, President Bola Tinubu celebrated Vice-President Kashim Shettima's 60th birthday, commending him as a trusted ally and indispensable partner in his administration. In a statement, Tinubu described Shettima's life as a journey of service and commitment to Nigeria.

He congratulated Shettima's family and political associates, recognizing the Vice-President's contributions to national development. Tinubu noted Shettima's distinguished career in banking before entering politics, where he served as Governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019 and later as a senator.

The President praised Shettima's leadership as Chairman of the National Economic Council, highlighting his effective coordination of economic policies and collaboration between the Federal Government and state governments. Tinubu expressed gratitude for Shettima's support of the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing his steadfast partnership in addressing national challenges.