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58th Birthday: Tinubu praises Shettima as accomplished banker, raconteur

In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president described Mr Shettima as an academic, accomplished banker, raconteur and leader.

• September 2, 2024
Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima
Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Vice-President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday on Monday.

In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president described Mr Shettima as an academic, accomplished banker, raconteur and leader.

Shettima was the governor of Borno 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 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,” said Ngelale.

(NAN)

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