31st August, 2023
By Salisu Sani-Idris
Rather than spending money on advertisements for his 57th birthday, Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has encouraged his friends to contribute to the betterment of the country by donating to charity organisations in need or anyone they preferred in collective pursuit of a humane and functional world.
Shettima, who will turn 57 on Saturday, 2 September, said this in a statement he personally signed on Thursday.
In the statement which was issued by Mr Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Shettimma also advised his friends to stop utilising paid channels to convey their greetings in their endeavours to commemorate his birthday.
The former governor of Borno State said the advice was in line with the spirit of national commitment to responsible resource management and responsive governance.
He said: ” Dear friends and well-wishers, as we approach the anniversary of my birth on Sept. 2, I am utterly grateful for the warm wishes and kind sentiments that many of you have expressed over the years.
” Your thoughtfulness has touched my heart and has been a source of immense joy. I would like to take this opportunity to humbly request that you consider celebrating this occasion in a different way.
” In the spirit of our nation’s commitment to responsible resource management and responsive governance.
“I kindly ask you to refrain from placing birthday wishes on newspaper pages or utilising paid channels to convey your greetings.”
Shettima further asked his friends to join him in channeling their collective efforts towards a nobler cause.
He said: ” Instead of spending resources on such messages, I encourage you to contribute to the betterment of our society by donating to charity organisations in need or your preference, in our collective pursuit of a humane and functional world.
“Thank you for your understanding and for being my all-weather friends and allies. Warm regards.”
Shettima a former senator was elected alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election.
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