Vice President Kashim Shettima Urges Charity for 60th Birthday

Vice President Kashim Shettima requested that friends, supporters, and associates forgo gifts and lavish celebrations for his 60th birthday on September 2, 2026. In a Facebook post, Shettima urged well-wishers to channel resources toward charities and worthy causes within Nigeria, stating that acts of kindness serve as the most eloquent prayers on his behalf.

Shettima characterized the milestone of 60 as an age for reflection and gratitude rather than material accumulation. He specifically asked for prayers for himself and for the country, emphasizing the need for peace, prosperity, and wisdom for leaders.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu issued tributes to the Vice President to mark the occasion. President Tinubu described Shettima as a "trusted ally" and "patriot," praising his leadership as Chairman of the National Economic Council and his previous tenure as Governor of Borno State. The President credited Shettima's loyalty to the All Progressives Congress and his dedication to the administration's "Renewed Hope Agenda" as invaluable to the government's success.