Newz— Lawan: VP has shown exceptional capacity, courage By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing his six decades as a life of service marked by resilience, intellect and patriotic commitment. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Chairman of the forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, APC, Katsina Central, the Northern senators described Shettima as a national leader of repute who had served with conviction, competence and compassion. The senators said his journey from commissioner in Borno State to two-term governor, senator and Vice President reflected a career defined by public service and commitment to national development.
They said: “On behalf of the Northern Senators Forum, we felicitate with you, His Excellency Vice President Kashim Shettima, on your Diamond Jubilee, 60th birthday, today, September 2, 2026. “Your journey from Borno State Commissioner, to two-term Governor, to Distinguished Senator, and now to Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, reflects a life of service defined by resilience, intellect, and patriotic commitment.” The forum said Shettima had distinguished himself as a bridge-builder and voice of reason, adding that as Vice President, he had demonstrated leadership, competence and compassion while articulating the administration’s policies. It described him as the leading representative of Northern Nigeria in the present administration, saying he carried the hopes and expectations of millions of people in the region.
The senators expressed confidence that his understanding of the challenges confronting the North, combined with his capacity for dialogue and reconciliation, would continue to promote development and the region’s integration into the Nigerian project. They also commended what they described as his balancing role as a loyal lieutenant to President Bola Tinubu and a voice for his people. The forum prayed for more wisdom, strength and good health for the Vice President, saying he still had much to contribute to Nigeria’s unity and progress.
“Happy 60th Birthday, Your Excellency,” the senators said. Lawan felicitates Shettima Also, former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, APC, Yobe North, described Shettima as a Niger… By Henry Umoru ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has described Vice President Kashim Shettima’s journey through public service as one distinguished by courage in adversity, intellectual depth, loyalty to country and an abiding conviction in the promise of Nigeria.
Akpabio stated this in a birthday message he personally signed on Wednesday to mark Shettima’s 60th birthday. The message was made available by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom. The Senate President described Shettima as an accomplished public servant and steadfast patriot, recalling his progression from commissioner to governor, senator and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Akpabio said: “Your Excellency, your journey through public service—from Commissioner to Governor, Senator and now Vice President—has been distinguished by courage in adversity, intellectual depth, loyalty to country and an abiding conviction in the promise of Nigeria. “You governed Borno State at one of the most difficult periods in its history, when terror tested the resilience of its people and challenged the authority of the Nigerian state. “Yet you remained at your duty post, providing leadership in the face of danger and demonstrating that adversity must never be permitted to extinguish hope.” The Senate President said Shettima had brought the same resilience, experience and patriotic commitment to his current role as Vice President.
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