Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asked friends and well
wishers to shelve the placement of newspaper and television adverts to
celebrate his 58th birthday on September 2.
In a statement on Thursday, Stanley Nkwocha, spokesperson to
the vice-president, said that Shettima prefers for his well-wishers to donate
the funds to charity organisations and vulnerable citizens.
Nwokocha said the vice-president appreciates the goodwill,
but intends to use the special moment to “reflect and recommit himself to the
tenets of responsive and good governance”.
“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.” the statement reads.
“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
organisations 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.”
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