{"id":177352,"date":"2025-09-02T21:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/governor-alia-hails-vp-shettima-at-59"},"modified":"2025-09-02T22:31:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:31:27","slug":"governor-alia-hails-vp-shettima-at-59","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/governor-alia-hails-vp-shettima-at-59","title":{"rendered":"Governor Alia hails VP Shettima at 59"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>On behalf of the government and good people of Benue State, I warmly felicitate with His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the joyous occasion of his 59th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>On this special day, I pray that God blesses you with renewed strength, wisdom, and good health to continue serving our dear country. May your years ahead be filled with greater accomplishments and fulfillment.<\/p>\n<p>This is because, your life and service are a shining testimony of resilience, courage, and devotion to our nation.<\/p>\n<p>From your distinguished stewardship as Governor of Borno State to your impactful representation in the National Assembly, and now as Vice President, you have continued to demonstrate that leadership is about responsibility, vision, and sacrifice.<\/p>\n<p>As Deputy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, you have brought vitality, experience, and wisdom to governance, reinforcing the Renewed Hope Agenda and inspiring confidence in Nigerians across divides.<\/p>\n<p>Your contributions to peace, national unity, economic reform, and good governance are evident and commendable.<\/p>\n<p>Benue State joins the entire nation in celebrating a true patriot whose loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the Nigerian project remain unwavering.<\/p>\n<p>Happy 59th birthday, Your Excellency.<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia<\/p>\n<p>Governor, Benue State<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. On behalf of the government and good people of Benue State, I warmly felicitate with His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the joyous occasion of his 59th birthday. 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