Gbajabiamila welcomes the choice of Shettima as Tinubu's running mate
Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday described the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a wise move.
Hon. Gbajabiamila, in a statement made available to the Nigerian Tribune, said he was delighted that Tinubu had settled for one of the best hands for the post of Vice President of Nigeria.
He said Shettima had over the years proved his mettle as a shrewd and progressive politician whose eight years as Governor of Borno State - from 2011 to 2019 - were a defining moment for the country. 'State.
"Asiwaju is widely known as the country's greatest talent hunter who over the years has amassed an army of performers in governance regardless of their ethnicity or religious leanings.
"This unique characteristic is also found in Senator Shettima following his track record of excellence in the private and public sectors," the speaker said.
As a leading banker, Hon. Gbajabiamila said Shettima had the right character and intellectual capacity to turn the tide. Therefore, having him as vice president under Tinubu's presidency will be a masterstroke in managing the economy.
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Recalling his first meeting with Shettima, Hon. Gbajabiamila said: "My first encounter with Governor Shettima, whom I admired from afar, was many years ago when he and I traveled with Asiwaju to the UK to raise the issue of terrorism with the British and Nigerians. of the diaspora. p>
"I was amazed by Shettima's depth, ability and ability to engage Christiane Amanpour, an internationally acclaimed journalist. He has earned my (and I must say his interviewer's) respect even more since then. ."
The speaker said that the Tinubu/Shettima ticket is a good combination that will lead to success at the polls for the APC.
Hon. Gbajabiamila praised Asiwaju for making "the wise decision", noting that the Nigerians yearned for such a great team.
The speaker called on Nigerians to support the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and other APC candidates for various elective positions in the 2023 elections.
Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Monday described the choice of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as a wise move.
Hon. Gbajabiamila, in a statement made available to the Nigerian Tribune, said he was delighted that Tinubu had settled for one of the best hands for the post of Vice President of Nigeria.
He said Shettima had over the years proved his mettle as a shrewd and progressive politician whose eight years as Governor of Borno State - from 2011 to 2019 - were a defining moment for the country. 'State.
"Asiwaju is widely known as the country's greatest talent hunter who over the years has amassed an army of performers in governance regardless of their ethnicity or religious leanings.
"This unique characteristic is also found in Senator Shettima following his track record of excellence in the private and public sectors," the speaker said.
As a leading banker, Hon. Gbajabiamila said Shettima had the right character and intellectual capacity to turn the tide. Therefore, having him as vice president under Tinubu's presidency will be a masterstroke in managing the economy.
READ ALSO IN NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Recalling his first meeting with Shettima, Hon. Gbajabiamila said: "My first encounter with Governor Shettima, whom I admired from afar, was many years ago when he and I traveled with Asiwaju to the UK to raise the issue of terrorism with the British and Nigerians. of the diaspora. p>
"I was amazed by Shettima's depth, ability and ability to engage Christiane Amanpour, an internationally acclaimed journalist. He has earned my (and I must say his interviewer's) respect even more since then. ."
The speaker said that the Tinubu/Shettima ticket is a good combination that will lead to success at the polls for the APC.
Hon. Gbajabiamila praised Asiwaju for making "the wise decision", noting that the Nigerians yearned for such a great team.
The speaker called on Nigerians to support the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and other APC candidates for various elective positions in the 2023 elections.
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