The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has advised politicians, friends and associates to send their gifts for his 58-year birthday to vulnerable Nigerians.
Kashim Shettima said he understands the desire of friends, politicians and associates to make Monday, 2 September, which marks his 58 birthday a memorable one. He appealed to all his lovers and friends to channel their efforts to Nigerians mostly hit by hardship caused by the government’s economic policies.
The Vice President explained that he does not want congratulatory message adverts on both print and electronic media. He added that he does not want an elaborate pageantry in marking his birthday on Monday, 2 September.
A statement from his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Stanley Nkwocha, stated that Shettima intends to use the birthday occasion to reflect and recommit himself to the duties of making the lives of Nigerians better.
It read: “On Monday, September 2, 2024, His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, will turn 58 years old. This exceptional day marks another landmark moment for him to reflect and gauge how much ground he has covered in the course of his stewardship to the nation and its people, as a leader and public servant.
“As it is always the tradition on special days such as this, it is not unexpected that family members, friends and associates would want to make the day a remarkable one for him – celebrating his dedication to excellence, compassion in leadership, and commitment to teamwork in the bid to drive the nation to success and growth.
“However, the Vice President will not want an elaborate pageantry marking the day. Accordingly, he has appealed to his fellow compatriots, associates and numerous well-wishers across the country to resist the desire to place congratulatory birthday advertisements on pages of newspapers or utilise paid channels to convey their wishes and greetings.
“As this auspicious moment draws closer, VP Shettima fervently implores family members, friends, and associates who may wish to place goodwill messages as advertisements to kindly donate the funds to charity organizations and vulnerable citizens instead. This aligns with the commitment of the Renewed Hope Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to addressing issues of development and economic growth, as well as improving the living conditions of Nigerians.
“As he prepares to use this special moment to reflect and recommit himself to the tenets of responsive and good governance for the overall benefit of the people, the Vice President remains ever grateful for the goodwill he enjoys from Nigerians and the best wishes a great number of his well-wishers have demonstrated towards him over the years.“