Barau salutes VP Shettima at 58

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has extended his best wishes to Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday.

Senator Barau, in a statement by his media aide, Ismail Mudashir, praised the Vice President for making remarkable progressive contributions in both the private and public sectors, earning the admiration of many.

“Before entering politics, he was a highly successful banker. His transition into the political arena has seen him make significant contributions to the strengthening of democracy in the country.

“Despite the challenges posed by Boko Haram then, he demonstrated exceptional governance during his tenure as governor of Borno State from 2011 to 2019. As the chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior (2019 – 2023), he worked tirelessly to address the challenges faced by the agencies under his committee.

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“I pray that Allah SWT continues to grant him sound health and wisdom in his endeavours and support for His Excellency, the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in successfully delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda for the peace and progress of our beloved country,” he said.