Shettima Tasks Political Leaders On Unity

• VP Shettima urges prioritizing national interest and unity over personal gains, praising Sen. Akume’s integrity and loyalty
• Shettima emphasizes character importance for political leaders during a reception celebrating Akume’s appointment and accomplishments

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged current and aspiring political leaders always to prioritize the nation’s interest, unity, and progress over personal or sectarian gains.

Shettima advised a reception hosted by the North-Central Governors’ Forum in Abuja late Friday evening to celebrate the appointment and accomplishments of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume.

In a message titled “a life of honour,” the vice president described Sen. Akume as “an idea, a man of honour, a beacon of unity, loyalty, and integrity in our nation,” urging political leaders to emulate him.

In a statement released yesterday by Olusola Abiola, Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Shettima emphasized the importance of character for those seeking political office.

FG’s palliatives inadequate, unsustainable, says Niger governor

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State has cautioned that the palliative measures taken by the Federal Government are insufficient to alleviate the challenges Nigerians face due to the elimination of fuel subsidies.

He suggested that both the government and citizens explore alternative approaches to address the existing economic difficulties in the country, emphasizing that the current subsidy relief is not a viable long-term solution.

The governor issued this advisory during the inauguration of the distribution of agricultural resources to wet-season farmers across the state’s 25 local government areas.

I want to use this medium to thank President Bola Tinubu, the Commander in chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, for coming to the aid of vulnerable Nigerians.

But we must be honest with ourselves; the palliative scheme cannot be sustained, we have to go back to the farm to reinflate our economy.

In Niger State, we are poised to make agriculture become the focus of our administration in addressing poverty and food security