Breaking News: Vice President elect, Shettima Receives National Honour In Abuja

Breaking News: Vice President elect, Shettima Receives National Honour In Abuja

By: James Bwala

The Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima on Thursday received the National Honour of the Grand Commander Of the Order Of Niger at a grand ceremony at the Conference Centre Presidential Villa, where he wàs also handed over the transition documents in Abuja.

Kashim Shettima, a former governor of Borno state who through his exhibited exceptional leadership at the height of the Boko Haram Insurgency spearhead the humanitarian response and actively coordinate and monitor it’s performance leading to global recognition of his leadership vision.

Speaking during the occasion, the President elect, express thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari for bestowing the honour of GCON on his Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima describing President Buhari as an achiever.

“President Buhari, you have shown courage in taking all decision to checking injustice of the past in the history of Nigeria with reference to the 1993 general election. I understand the meaning of the honour done to me and the magnitude of the task ahead.” Tinubu said.

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He said his government will be determine on the issues of security and economic development of the country.

While making his address, President Muhammadu Buhari said that, it is a honour to confer National Honour on the Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, adding that he is confident that the new administration understand their leadership will lead Nigeria with integrity.

Buhari who speaks on the challenges facing the country said he is also confident that the new administration will bring greater improvement in the hope for a lasting peace through their visionary leadership.

He conferred the honour of Grand Commander Of the Federal Republic, GCFR on the President elect and Grand Commander Of the Order Of Niger, GCON on the Vice President elect, Senator Kashim Shettima.

Breaking News: Vice President elect, Shettima Receives National Honour In Abuja