The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed
what he thinks distinguishes former Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, as
the best running mate choice for All Progressives Congress presidential
candidate, Bola Tinubu.
He said the former governor’s track record and contribution
to Nigeria’s development at large were part of what stood him out and earned
him the ruling party vice-presidential ticket.
“His penchant for diligence and contributions toward the
development of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape based on his
service to the nation in different capacities in the past, without any iota of
doubt. made him the right choice as the APC vice presidential candidate in the
2023 presidential poll,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor made this known while felicitating with the APC
vice-presidential candidate on his 56th birthday, according to a statement by
his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, on Friday.
In the statement titled, ‘Sanwo-Olu congratulates Shettima
on the 56th birthday’, Sanwo-Olu described Shettima as a visionary leader.
According to him, Shettima is a committed and selfless
public servant, who contributed not only to his state but Nigeria as a whole,
as an experienced banker, respected politician and public officer.
He said the APC vice-presidential candidate has displayed
pragmatic leadership with selflessness and dedication, by rendering quality
service to people at the state and national levels both in the private and
public sectors.
The statement read:
On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, and the good people of Lagos
State, I join family, friends, political associates, leaders and members of the
All Progressives Congress to congratulate Senator Kashim Shettima, the running
mate to our National Leader and presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on
his 56th birthday.
Senator Shettima in the last three decades has distinguished
himself as successful banker and public officer rising to the position of a
General Manager in Zenith Bank before yielding the clarion call in 2007 to
serve as Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development in Borno State.
As a golden fish, which cannot be hidden, Shettima within
four years served as Commissioner in five ministries – Finance and Economic
Development, Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Education, Agriculture
and Health under Governor Ali Modu Sheriff from 2007 to 2011. Having proved to
be a trusted and committed manager of manpower and resources, his people
elected him as Governor in 2011.
Senator Shettima’s input in the growth and development of
Borno State during his tenure as Governor is a clear testament to his visionary
leadership. His developmental strides in the State are noticeable in different
areas of endeavour to date. He has also distinguished himself in the
legislative chamber as a member of the Senate, representing Borno Central.
His penchant for diligence and contributions toward the
development of Nigeria’s socio-economic and political landscape based on his
service to the nation in different capacities in the past without any iota of
doubt made him the right choice as the APC vice presidential candidate in the
2023 presidential poll.
On this occasion of his 56th birthday, I wish ‘our incoming
Vice President’ by the grace of God, good health and wisdom, as he continues to
render more services to our dear country.
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