Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima as he marks his 57th birthday which falls on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023.
Happy 57th, Kashim @KashimSM . Here’s to many more years of shared success and collaboration. pic.twitter.com/P8rmmHhTOX
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) September 2, 2023
While rejoicing with family, friends and associates of the former Executive Governor of Borno State in thanksgiving to God for sustained grace of wisdom, character, compassion and bold leadership, President Tinubu extols Senator Shettima for his loyalty to the nation, and his resolve to improve society throughout an illustrious career, which included service in education as a lecturer at the University of Maiduguri.
The President said that Vice President Shettima has demonstrated over the years, service to Nigeria with notable distinction in both the private and public sectors.
The President extols the Vice President for his courage in presiding over Borno State for eight years, during which a deadly insurgency affected large areas of the North East.
“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.
“As the able Vice President celebrates another year of life, the President prays for the continued well-being of the quintessential political leader and his family.“
