The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has commended Vice President Kashim Shettima for his steadfast loyalty and commitment to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking on behalf of Nigerian women, children, families, and vulnerable groups, the Minister also extended warm birthday felicitations to the Vice President at 59, celebrating his dedication to national development.
She said; “Your Excellency, your unwavering commitment, loyalty, and steadfast support to Mr. President in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda remain a source of pride and inspiration to our nation.”
The Minister described the Vice President as “a leader; a man, noble and grand, with wisdom deep and vision clear, who continues to serve the nation year by year.”
Highlighting his partnership with the President, she stated: “Beside Mr. President, strong and true, you chart new paths, you see us through. In unity’s cause, you plant the seed—of peace, of progress, of noble deed.”
Imaan further emphasised the gratitude of Nigerian women, saying: “Nigeria’s women lift their voice in gratitude and in solemn choice. For in your strength, we see our part, a future bright, a nation’s heart.”
She prayed for God’s blessings upon the celebrant: “May God Almighty grant you more, with blessings rich and grace in store, health, wisdom, joy without end, a guiding light, our nation’s friend.”
Reaffirming their solidarity, the Minister stressed that Nigerian women stand firmly with the Vice President as “partners in progress, as you continue to support the Father of the Nation to champion inclusive leadership, unity, and development across all spheres of our national life.”
She prayed for long life, good health, and greater wisdom for the Vice President, adding that their exemplary service, wisdom, and dedication to the Nigerian project continue to strengthen the fabric of democracy.
Lateefah Ibrahim