The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, felicitated the former Governor of Borno State and vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on his 56th birthday.
Buhari’s birthday message was contained in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘President Buhari lauds Sen. Kashim Shettima at 56, says candidature stands above any other politics.’
According to Shehu, the President felicitates the astute political leader and legislator, whose visionary and participatory style of leadership continues to awe, outstand and inspire, setting a standard of resilience that has turned Borno State into an example of social, economic and infrastructural development.
“President Buhari lauds Shettima for his courage, foresight, sagacity and intellectualism, providing strong leadership for his state by keeping citizens unified and focused on the larger picture of a victorious and enlightened community, with clear results in education, health and road constructions.
“As the vice-presidential candidate of the APC turns 56, the President believes his experience as a banker, governor, Senator and scholar will prove relevant in governance at the national level,” the statement read partly.
He, therefore, prayed that the God would equip Shettima with more wisdom and strength as he served the country.
