Shettima resumes duties two days early after two-week leave
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria and resumed duties two days early after his two-week leave, coinciding with 2027 election campaigns. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-resumes-duties-two-days-early-after-two-week-leave/
Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria two days earlier than his originally scheduled date of August 20, 2026. High-ranking officials confirmed to The PUNCH that Shettima arrived in Abuja late on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Officials had expected his return as early as yesterday. The Vice President did not attend the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja.
Shettima's early return aligns with the start of election campaigns on August 19, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission. He had taken a two-week leave on August 6, 2026, his first since taking office on May 29, 2023. The leave was granted with President Tinubu's approval, and Shettima used the time for "study, reflection and intellectual renewal," focusing on the administration's ongoing programs and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
He continues to serve in various capacities, including chairing the National Economic Council, which includes governors, the Central Bank Governor, and other officials.
Written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
