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FG to integrate technology into education infrastructure – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government will integrate technology into the education infrastructure, to enhance learning outcomes in the country. He said this on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa Abuja. Shettima, who said that the move would address human capacity and resource challenges to improve learning outcomes, assured that President…
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FG implementing critical initiatives to train, equip police personnel – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is implementing some critical initiatives to ensure police personnel are equipped with the necessary tools and training to protect and serve citizens effectively. Tinubu, who was represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, said this on Saturday at the passing out parade ceremony of the 478 Regular Cadets Graduands of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil,…
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VP Shettima inaugurates 115 million dollars WACT facility at Onne Port.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated a 115 million dollar operational Terminal equipment at Onne Seaport in Rivers, whose upgrade was initiated by the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT). WACT is a major terminal at Onne Port and a subsidiary of APM Terminals. The Vice President innaugurated the facility on Wednesday at Onne. Represented by his Personal Assistant on Subnational…
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Shettima inaugurates upgraded WACT terminal in Onne
The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, on Wednesday inaugurated West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) in Onne, Rivers . This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Olaf Gelhausen,Chief Executive Officer of APM Terminals, in Lagos on Wednesday. The Vice President, who was represented by the Personal Assistant to the President on Subnational Infrastructure, Office of the Vice President,…
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Sen. Musa hails Shettima @58, says VP a unique leader
Sen. Sani Musa (APC Niger East) and Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday. The lawmaker also described him as a unique leader with exceptional talent in managing human and material resources. Musa, in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Kano acknowledged Shettima’s positive impact on Nigeria’s leadership, particularly during…
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Shettima unveils $4.8bn healthcare investment
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government’s healthcare reforms have attracted over 4.8 billion dollars in potential investments. Speaking at the commissioning of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Shettima outlined a comprehensive strategy to address longstanding challenges and propel Nigeria’s healthcare system into the future. He emphasised the need for unity in the health sector, stating, “Our health sector…
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Kashim Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday inaugurated the Benue fashion and ICT hub in Makurdi. Shettima, while inaugurating the project, said the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) remained the backbone of Nigerian economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Vice President, while in the State, also commissioned the Benue Printing and Publishing Cooperation. Shettima said the…
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Marital values key to nation building- Vice-President
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the importance of marital and family values in building a strong nation. He spoke at the wedding of Mr Victor Egbetokun, son of Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, in Lagos. Shettima urged parents and couples to exercise patience and love in their families, which would reflect positively on the larger Nigerian society. He identified…
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We must remain vigilant against regional, global threats – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has charged the participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 32, to be vigilant and proactive in addressing the myriad of regional and global threats. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made the call at the graduation of the participants on Friday in Abuja. He said the college had adequately equipped the participants with the…
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2025 Budget: Shettima tasks agencies on adherence to extant laws
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged heads of agencies to be guided by the extant provisions that established their organisations in preparing their 2025 budget. Shettima, represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, made the call during a retreat for the Chief Executives of the Ministries Department and Agencies (MDAs) under the supervision of the State House on Saturday. The News Agency of…
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Shettima tasks REA on increased access to electricity
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday implored the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to double its efforts towards ensuring increased access to electricity in the country. Shettima made the call when a delegation from REA, led by its Managing Director, Abba Aliyu, made a presentation on the National Electrification and Implementation Plan (NESIP) in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He…
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Tinubu working to tame bottlenecks to universal education – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is working assiduously to tame all bottlenecks to universal education in the country. According to him , this is being championed through the ongoing reforms of the institutions tasked with overcoming the ideologies and inadequacies frustrating the sub sector. Shettima stated this at the launching of a book titled,”…
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Tinubu determined to address youths’ problems – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to address, support and empower more Nigerian youths to excel in their chosen careers. Shettima said this when he received the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth wing, led by the party’s National Youth Leader, Mr Dayo Israel, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.…
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Tinubu is neither anti-North nor anti-Islam – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says contrary to speculations in some quarters, President Bola Tinubu is neither anti-north nor anti-islam. Shettima said this on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by representatives of media practitioners from the northern part of the country at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that President Tinubu has reflected that in appointments to key positions in Federal Government…
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Hardship: Shettima calls for constructive action over protest
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday emphasised the need for constructive action instead of protest. Shettima stated this during a high-level meeting with the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He announced the participation of the Federal Government in the Grand Challenges Nigeria (GCNg) Project, a global health initiative aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in…
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Nigeria poised to overtake global economy – Shettima
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but also poised to overtake the global economy. He stated this on Tuesday when he unveiled the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Dutse, Jigawa. The initiative launched at the Yakubu Gowon NYSC Orientation Camp, Fanisau, a suburb of Dutse,…
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Food Security: Shettima in Yobe to launch agriculture empowerment programme
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday arrived at Damaturu, Yobe capital to launch an agriculture empowerment programme aimed at enhancing food security in the state and the country in general. Shettima, accompanied by Gov. Umara Zulum of Borno, landed at the Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport, Damaturu and was received by the Governors of Yobe, Imo, and Bauchi State. Others were…
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