‘Don’t spend a kobo on a gift for me,’ Shettima shares lessons at 60
Vice President Kashim Shettima, turning 60, asks Nigerians to channel birthday gifts to charity and those in need, emphasizing generosity and prayer. Read More: https://punchng.com/dont-spend-a-kobo-on-a-gift-for-me-shettima-shares-lessons-at-60/
Vice President Kashim Shettima has turned 60 and is urging Nigerians not to spend money on gifts or celebrations for his birthday. Instead, he is asking them to direct their resources to charities, causes, or people in need across the country. Shettima believes that the 60th birthday should be marked with generosity rather than material celebrations.
He emphasized that turning 60 has reinforced his view that the occasion should be marked through acts of kindness rather than receiving gifts. Shettima appealed to the public to redirect their intentions for celebrating his birthday to support those who need help. He urged Nigerians to pray for peace, prosperity, and good governance, highlighting the country's assets such as industrious people, enterprise instinct, generosity, and youthful population.
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