How I Want My Birthday Celebrated – Shettima

As he turns 57 on Saturday, September 2, Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has pleaded with friends and well-wishers to alter the way his birthday is observed.
Shettima expressed his gratitude for the kind greetings he had gotten from friends and well-wishers over the years on his Twitter account.
The Vice President has requested that those who wish him a happy birthday not advertise for him in newspapers or on any other paid media.

Shettima urged Nigerians to commemorate his birthday in a unique and significant way by pointing to the nation’s dedication to responsible resource management and responsive governance.

He said, “Dear friends and well-wishers, Greetings to you all. As we approach the anniversary of my birth on September 2nd, I am utterly grateful for the warm wishes and kind sentiments that many of you have expressed over the years. Your thoughtfulness has touched my heart and has been a source of immense joy.

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“At the same time, I would like to take this opportunity to humbly request that you consider celebrating this occasion in a different way. In the spirit of our nation’s commitment to responsible resource management and responsive governance, I kindly ask you to refrain from placing birthday wishes on newspaper pages or utilizing paid channels to convey your greetings.

“I invite you to join me in channelling our collective efforts towards a nobler cause. Instead of spending resources on such messages, I encourage you to contribute to the betterment of our society by donating to charity organizations in need, or your preference, in our collective pursuit of a humane and functional world.
“Thank you for your understanding and for being my all-weather friends and allies. Warm regards.”

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