Abuja, September 3, 2025 – Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of goodwill messages he received from across Nigeria and beyond as he marked his 59th birthday, describing the show of affection as a reminder of the responsibility of leadership and service to the nation.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Vice President said he was profoundly touched by the prayers and kind words extended to him, particularly from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who he described as a leader of vision and courage, and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, whom he referred to as “the beloved mother of the nation.”
“Mr. President, your heartfelt message, steeped in warmth and comradeship, has touched me profoundly. The bond we share, anchored in loyalty and service, is one I will never take for granted,” Shettima said.
Reflecting on his partnership with the President, Shettima commended Tinubu’s leadership in navigating the country through difficult moments and steering it toward stability and abundance. He described serving under the Renewed Hope Agenda as both an honour and a lesson in statesmanship.
The Vice President also extended gratitude to state governors, members of the National Assembly, cabinet members, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and Nigerians from all walks of life who reached out with messages of goodwill.
“As I meditate on these tokens of goodwill, I am renewed in purpose and fortified in spirit. I remain convinced, as does Mr. President, that Nigeria’s greatest days are ahead of us. With unity of will, clarity of vision, and fidelity to our shared aspirations, we shall overcome our trials and bequeath to coming generations a nation that is secure, prosperous, and just,” he stated.
Shettima reiterated his commitment to public service, assuring Nigerians of his continued dedication to the collective vision of building a stronger and more prosperous country.
