“Brother And Partner In Steering The Ship” — Tinubu Felicitates VP Shettima At 60
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm wishes to Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 60th birthday.
Shettima, who was born in 1966, is celebrating his milestone 60th birthday today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
In a celebratory message released ahead of the event, President Tinubu described his deputy as a brother and a vital partner in driving the progress of the nation.
“Today, I warmly congratulate Vice President Kashim Shettima, my brother and partner in steering the ship of our state, on his 60th birthday on September 2,” Tinubu stated, describing his second-in-command as “not just a trusted ally or valued colleague, but a patriot.”
Hailing his lieutenant’s unwavering commitment to national progress and unity, Tinubu added: “I commend him for his years of dedicated public service, first as Governor of Borno State and subsequently as Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In both capacities, Kashim has demonstrated courage, diligence, compassion, and an abiding commitment to improving the lives of the people.”
The President also glowingly acknowledged Shettima’s dedication to both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, as well as the nation’s economy.
“As Chairman of the National Economic Council, Shettima has provided purposeful leadership in coordinating economic policy and fostering collaboration among the Federal Government and the sub-nationals,” Tinubu said.
“On behalf of the Federal Government, I again congratulate Vice President Shettima on this milestone, and I pray that Almighty Allah will continue to guide, protect, and strengthen him. May Munificent Allah grant him wisdom and good health, and bless him with many more years of purposeful service to Nigeria,” the President concluded.
