As Vice President Kashim Shettima turns 60 on September 2, he has requested that Nigerians, as well as his friends and associates, refrain from holding public ceremonies or publishing birthday advertisements in his honor.
Instead of lavish celebrations, Shettima has asked his well-wishers to channel their efforts into praying for Nigeria. He seeks prayers for the success of the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, enhancements in national security, as well as greater unity and peace across the country.
Approaching his 60th year, Vice President Kashim Shettima has discouraged public festivities and birthday advertising, urging his circle to keep the occasion low-key. He emphasizes that the spotlight should remain fixed on advancing the nation’s interests.
Shettima desires a quiet commemoration, with attention firmly steered away from his personal milestone towards contributing to Nigeria’s development and progress.
The Vice President clarified that his choice stems from a sense of responsibility and the urgent need for national focus. In light of Nigeria’s current challenges, he insists personal celebrations should not overshadow vital issues facing the country.
“To ensure absolute propriety, I respectfully appeal that there should be no public birthday celebrations, congratulatory gatherings or goodwill advertorials across print, broadcast and digital media platforms,” Shettima said.
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Rather than receiving congratulatory messages through newspapers, radio, television and digital platforms, Shettima urged Nigerians, friends and associates to channel their goodwill into prayers for the country and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He specifically called for prayers for the success of the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms, lasting solutions to Nigeria’s security challenges, greater national unity, peace and prosperity.
The Vice President is expected to turn 60 on September 2, with the milestone providing an opportunity for reflection and gratitude. However, he has chosen a subdued approach and asked those who would ordinarily organise celebrations or publish goodwill messages to refrain from doing so.
His request also means that friends, political associates and well-wishers have been encouraged to mark the occasion by praying for Nigeria rather than organising public events in his honour.