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Shettima expected back in Nigeria today after attending Senegal’s 65th Indp. Anniv.

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BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Vice President, Kashim Shettima is expected back in Nigeria today after attending the 65th Independence Anniversary of Senegal yesterday. The Daily Times reports that the VP represented Tinubu at the national day event as the President had earlier jetted out of the country

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Nigeria to drive Africa’s growth through education & agricultural innovation – VP Shettima

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2025 0

*Says continent’s youths are drivers of global change Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria’s dedication to harnessing the potential of its youth, investing in education, and advancing smart agriculture are necessary strategies that will go a long to tackle global and domestic challenges. On a continental level, the Vice President noted that African youths […]

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Shettima, Akume, Akpabio, Abbas honor fallen heroes at armed forces remembrance day parade

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Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, led the wreath-laying ceremony on Monday at the National Arcade, marking the climax of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja. The annual event, organized by the Ministry of Defence, honors Nigeria’s fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in the First and Second World […]

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VP Shettima prays for stampede victims nationwide

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has offered prayers for victims of the tragic stampedes that have claimed multiple lives across the country, describing the incidents as a national tragedy. In Okija, Anambra State, what was meant to be a Christmas palliative distribution on Saturday turned tragic when 22 persons lost their lives, with several others were […]

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VP Shettima Praises Ifeanyi Ubah’s Free Spirit for Bridging Political and Ethnic Divides

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima today joined his former colleagues at the Senate in paying glowing tributes to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, saying the free spirit of the late lawmaker who passed on earlier in the year, broke down political and ethnic barriers. VP Shettima’s tributes followed the valedictory session held at the Senate Chambers […]

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VP Shettima demands more community-oriented leadership, legacy-building

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians, especially leaders, to exemplify true leadership by prioritizing community service and legacy-building over personal gain. He urged Nigerians to prioritise spiritual obligations and community service over personal interests in an era where people are becoming more individualistic and giving less premium to God.

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VP Shettima: We’ll position Nigeria among top 80 countries on human capital index

Ihesiulo Grace 2 November 2024 0

..Inaugurates council to address environmental hazards The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has declared the federal government’s resolve to position the nation among top 80 countries on the global Human Capital Index (HCI) by building a healthier, better-educated, and empowered Nigeria. The task, he said, is ambitious but quite achievable, just as he called

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Government, media must unite to move Nigeria forward – VP Shettima

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a stronger collaboration between government and the media in carrying out their shared responsibility for Nigeria’s national development journey. Describing media leaders as the crème de la crème and conscience of the nation, he made a strong case for a balanced partnership to drive national unity and economic […]

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No leadership vacuum despite Tinubu, Shettima’s absence – Presidency

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The Presidency on Wednesday said that the absence of President Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the country does not create any leadership vacuum. While Tinubu departed for the country on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave, Shettima left Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in […]

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Diversify your portfolio, support youth entrepreneurship, Shettima tasks NSIA

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged the newly appointed Board of Directors of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to diversify the nation’s investment portfolio in order to support key sectors of the economy. Specifically, Senator Shettima reminded the company board members of their stewardship role as “custodians of the collective

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Under Tinubu, we’ll reverse growing unemployment rate, Shettima vows

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.Says Nigerians must begin to export skills, compete at highest levels internationally The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has vowed that the growing informal sector and low labour force participation occasioned by the staggering unemployment rate in Nigeria must be reversed. This, he said, is the impression of an unfavourable society the Human Capital Development

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VP Shettima inaugurates National Road Safety Advisory Council, pledges safer roads

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a charge on members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes. He therefore tasked the council to set National Road Safety Strategy targets and ensure effective coordination between federal, state, and local governments to achieve shared road safety

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VP Shettima unveils framework for FG’s nationwide nutrition programme

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled the framework for the Federal Government’s comprehensive vision for a nationwide nutrition programme to address malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. The proposed programme, “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aims to improve nutritional outcomes across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country. Speaking on

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Shettima Unveils Framework For FG’s Nationwide Nutrition Programme

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled the framework for the federal government’s comprehensive vision for a nationwide nutrition programme to address malnutrition and food insecurity in Nigeria. The proposed programme, “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aims to improve nutritional outcomes across all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country. Speaking on

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Regulatory agencies must eliminate overlaps, align with Tinubu’s agenda-Shettima

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2024 0

..Says FG will streamline regulatory systems to facilitate ease of doing business Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged regulatory agencies to eliminate overlaps and align their actions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda for economic growth and improved ease of doing business in Nigeria. The Vice President said the administration of President Bola Ahmed

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VP Shettima at the forum of PEBEC regulators

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2024 0

…Regulatory Agencies Must Eliminate Overlaps, Align With President Tinubu’s Agenda …Says FG will streamline regulatory systems to facilitate ease of doing business Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged regulatory agencies to eliminate overlaps and align their actions with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s agenda for economic growth and improved

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VP Shettima pledges FG’s continued support to victims of flood, insecurity

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s continued support to victims of flooding and insecurity across Nigeria, with a promise of additional reliefs for severely affected states. According to him, both the federal and state governments, alongside the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), are actively working to enhance support

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Shettima to Edo on Governorship candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2024 0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a strong case for Senator Monday Okpebholo to lead Edo State, citing his strategic thinking, compassion and ability to connect with the people. Shettima, while campaigning on Saturday in Benin for Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in next Saturday’s election, emphasised that Edo needs […]

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VP Shettima: Nigeria will overcome its current obstacles

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2024 0

The administration of President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will overcome its present challenges. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this in Benin on Saturday, at the grand finale of the gubernatorial campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held at the Sports Complex of the University of Benin, Edo State. He told […]

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VP Shettima visits, Bauchi, condoles Gov Bala over Ningi Emir’s demise

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By Samuel Luka A federal government delegation led by the Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Friday paid a condolence visit to the people and government of Bauchi state over the recent demise of Ningi Emir, Alhaji Muhammadu Yunusa Danyaya. Speaking during the visit at the government house Bauchi, VP Shettima commended Governor Bala Mohammed […]