Abbas felicitates vice president Shettima as he clock 57
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D has eulogised the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on his 57th birthday.
He said that Vice President Shettima has demonstrated courage, zeal and commitment to nation building over the years, especially when he served two-term as governor of Borno State and a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Abbas noted with delight, VP Shettima’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, saying that the Vice President has achieved a lot as an accomplished banker and a politician of repute at 57.
Describing the Vice President as a great pillar to Nigeria, the Speaker said that Shettima is an asset and a capable hand to assist President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to achieve his mandate.
He said that VP Shettima has exhibited loyalty and commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging Nigerians to support them for the benefit of all Nigerians.
“I salute our dear Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the occasion of his 57th birthday. The VP remains a committed democrat whose belief in our democracy is unwavering.”The statement noted.
“I make bold to say that Vice President Shettima is a role model to millions of Nigerians at home and abroad. Indeed, upcoming generations of Nigerians have a lot to learn from this formidable democrat,” The Speaker said.
Abbas wished Vice President Shettima more years in good health and an increased wisdom from the Almighty Allah.
Born on September 2, 1966, Vice President Shettima worked in the banking sector for many years. He became the Borno State Commissioner of Finance and Economic Development in 2007 and later served in four different ministries from that year to 2011.
He was elected as the governor of Borno State in 2011 and got reelected in 2015. VP Shettima became the Senator representing Borno Central in 2019 and was elected as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria alongside President Tinubu in February, 2023.
