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Shettima returns from two-week leave ahead of schedule

Vice President Kashim Shettima returns to Nigeria two days early from his two-week leave, coinciding with the start of 2027 election campaigns. Read More: https://punchng.com/shettima-returns-from-two-week-leave-ahead-of-schedule/

Shettima returns from two-week leave ahead of schedule

Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria from his two-week leave two days earlier than planned, arriving in Abuja on August 18, 2026, according to officials. While he was not present at the Federal Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, his early return aligns with the beginning of election campaigns on August 19, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Shettima's leave started on August 6, 2026, following his swearing-in as Vice President on May 29, 2023. The duration allowed for "study, reflection and intellectual renewal," during which he continued to oversee various strategic government initiatives.

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