
Kashim Shettima
@KashimSM
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Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria | Former Senator, Borno Central District | Former Governor of Borno State
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Joined June 2017
The Vice President, Senator @KashimSM, has said the gale of defections by politicians from other political parties to the governing All Progressives Congress (@OfficialAPCNg) has exposed the cracks in the camp of the opposition. He noted that while these cracks are becoming
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The Vice President, Senator @KashimSM, has said Nigeria’s energy transition journey under the administration of President @officialABAT is unlocking an investment opportunity of over $410 billion between now and 2060 to position the nation as the heartbeat of Africa’s renewable
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As part of measures aimed at addressing the growing threat of flood-related disasters across Nigeria, the Federal Government is considering empowering flood-prone communities to manage their own safety. The Vice President, Senator @KashimSM, who disclosed this, said no amount
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The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (@inecnigeria). The meeting, chaired by President @officialABAT, had in attendance Vice
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The Vice President, Senator @KashimSM, has assured investors that the most auspicious and convenient time to choose Nigeria as an investment destination is now, saying the nation has exited its phase of economic instability. He attributed the milestone to the decision taken by
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Following the directive of President @officialABAT for an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares, Vice President @KashimSM has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (@nigeriahajjcom) to come up with new fares for the exercise within two days. This, the Vice
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President @officialABAT has explained why his administration established the ₦200 billion intervention fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers, saying it became necessary to assist them in boosting competitiveness and addressing structural
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Vice President @KashimSM has returned to Abuja after a highly successful diplomatic mission representing President @officialABAT at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA) in New York and concluding strategic engagements in Germany. During the week-long
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On this 65th Anniversary of our Independence, my message is hope and a call to action. The federal government will continue to do its part to fix the plumbing in our economy. Now, we must all turn on the taps of productivity, innovation, and enterprise, just like the Ministry
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Our strength as a nation has always been drawn from our diversity, a heritage of cultures and voices that has made us stand tall among nations for 65 years. As we mark this day, let us hold fast to our unity, for in it lies the promise of a brighter tomorrow. Happy Independence
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Vice President @KashimSM has arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, to commence engagement with authorities on issues of importance to Nigeria’s development. The Vice President, accompanied by top officials, will return to Abuja at the end of his engagements.
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The Vice President, Senator @KashimSM, has assured Nigerians in the Diaspora of robust engagement in the policies and programmes of the administration of President @officialABAT, with a view to positioning Nigeria in its rightful place in the community of nations. He urged
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Vice President @KashimSM has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President @officialABAT, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA). During his participation at UNGA 80, VP @KashimSM secured @UN Secretary-General
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Earlier on Friday, Vice President @KashimSM held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. @TerranceDrewSKN, where they recommitted to strengthening economic and cultural ties. VP @KashimSM assured Drew of President @officialABAT’s determination to
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His Excellency @KashimSM, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, held bilateral talks with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General
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The Federal Government has secured enhanced funding commitment from the African Development Bank (@AfDB_Group) to operationalise the second phase of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). SAPZ Phase 2, which is expected to scale up climate-resilient
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In a related development, Vice President @KashimSM has identified education as the public investment with the highest returns, saying every additional year in school increases lifetime earnings and reduces the risks of fragility and conflict. He stated this during a high-level
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Vice President @KashimSM has implored the African Union (@_AfricanUnion) to reinvigorate diplomacy as the primary and most effective means of conflict resolution on the African continent. He acknowledged the role played by the AU’s Peace Support Operations (PSOs), overseen by
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Earlier in the day, Vice President @KashimSM held a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, @DavidLammy, MP. The UK and Nigerian leaders pledged to deepen cooperation in trade, economy, defence, and migration. #UNGA #UNGA80 #UNGA2025
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