President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on his 58th birthday, describing him as a quintessential administrator, orator, and bibliophile.
In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, September 2, President Tinubu commended Shettima for the enthusiasm, vigour, and affability he brings to governance.
The President also thanked Shettima for his support and wished him robust health and renewed strength in his service to the nation.
Shettima, a former governor of Borno State and senator representing Borno Central, is celebrated for his academic and professional achievements, as well as his leadership qualities.
The President’s congratulatory message was joined by family, friends, and members of the executive arm of government, who praised Vice President Shettima’s dedication to public service.
“President Bola Tinubu extends his warm congratulations to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his 58th birthday.
“Vice-President Shettima is an academic, accomplished banking professional, raconteur, and leader.
“He was the governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019 and senator representing Borno Central from 2019 to 2023.
“President Tinubu joins family, friends, and members of the executive arm of government to celebrate the quintessential administrator, orator, and bibliophile on this special occasion.
“The President commends Vice-President Shettima for the enthusiasm, vigour, and affability he brings to governance.
“President Tinubu thanks the Vice-President for his support and wishes him robust health and renewed strength in his service to the nation”, the statement said.
