Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a distinguished patriot whose life has been defined by public service and devotion to Nigeria. Sani, in a birthday message issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, celebrated Shettima’s journey from banking to becoming... The post Gov Sani Hails Shettima’s Service, Patriotism At 60 appeared first on New Telegraph .
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 60th birthday, describing him as a distinguished patriot whose life has been defined by public service and devotion to Nigeria.
Sani, in a birthday message issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, celebrated Shettima’s journey from banking to becoming Governor of Borno State, Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Vice President.
The Kaduna governor said the Vice President’s 60th birthday offered an opportunity to reflect on his contributions to Nigeria’s development and his impact across various institutions of governance.
According to Sani, Shettima’s career demonstrates intellect, courage, resilience and commitment to the Nigerian people.
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He also commended the Vice President for bringing vision, compassion, fortitude and intellectual depth to his various leadership responsibilities.
Sani particularly praised Shettima’s stewardship of the National Economic Council, saying it had strengthened cooperation between the Federal Government and state governments while promoting a coordinated response to the challenges of nation-building.
The governor described Shettima as a steadfast partner to President Bola Tinubu in the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said the Vice President’s loyalty, patriotism, wisdom and capacity for constructive engagement had contributed to the administration’s efforts towards economic renewal, national prosperity and a more secure and united Nigeria.
“Sixty years is more than a passage of time; it is a moment of solemn reflection upon a life whose imprint has been etched across the institutions of our national journey,” Sani said.
The governor, on behalf of the government and people of Kaduna State, described Shettima as a distinguished patriot whose life continues to demonstrate the importance of public service.
Sani prayed for renewed strength, sound health, wisdom and many more years of purposeful service for the Vice President.
He also expressed hope that the years ahead would further enlarge Shettima’s legacy and deepen his contribution to Nigeria’s peace, progress and development.
