The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen and Benjamin Kali have eulogised Nigeria Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on his 57th birthday.
In a statement issued by both leaders, they said Vice President Shettima has demonstrated courage, zeal and commitment to nation-building over the years, especially when he served as a two-term governor of Borno State and a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
57 Hearty Cheers to you, our dear Vice President. pic.twitter.com/unAHQlRWFd
— Hon Abbas Tajudeen, PhD. (@SpeakerTajudeen) September 2, 2023
57 Hearty Cheers to the Vice President!
I join millions of our compatriots to wish our dear Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima happy 57th birthday.
The VP remains a committed democrat whose belief in our democracy is unwavering.
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— Hon Abbas Tajudeen, PhD. (@SpeakerTajudeen) September 1, 2023
They noted with delight, VP Shettima’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, saying 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 Shettima is an asset and a capable hand to assist President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in achieving his mandate.
He said VP Shettima has exhibited loyalty and commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging Nigerians to support them for the betterment of all.
“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 Vice President is also a capable hand to help the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration achieve the mandate Nigerians gave to it in February this year.
“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.
Speaker Abbas wished Vice President Shettima more years in good health and increased wisdom from the Almighty Allah.
On his part, the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, in his congratulatory message described the Vice President as a patriotic, detribalized and selfless leader who has dedicated his life to rendering quality service to people both at the State and national levels.
The Deputy Speaker recalled that even amid insurgency, Shettima as a two-term governor of Borno State showed courage and stood firm in the governance of his state and delivered remarkably on the area of social infrastructure.
Kalu said that the Vice President faced the challenges squarely and ultimately improved the well-being of the citizens.
He also recalled Shettima’s impact as a senator at the National Assembly, saying he played a significant role in the enactment of many bills and motions of national importance which included tackling insecurity and strengthening the capacity of security agencies, among others.
Describing Shetima as an exemplary leader and democrat, Kalu wished him many more years in good health and wisdom from the Almighty Allah.
