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Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged northern-based artists to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election, citing fairness and unity in the Nigerian project. Shettima emphasized that the president deserves the support of the North, promising the continuation of federal support for the entertainment industry in the region.

Speaking with a delegation of Northern Performing Artists during an APC campaign office meeting in Abuja, Shettima highlighted that the region stands to gain immensely from the administration's creative economy initiatives, as President Tinubu's watch sees policies empower local talent, preserve culture, and create economic opportunities through the arts.

The Vice President stressed the necessity of reciprocal support from Northern stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. He assured the artists that the federal government will continue to roll out targeted interventions to support regional artists, filmmakers, and musicians. Shettima encouraged the artists to remain committed to the government and the APC, asserting that the benefits of its programmes and policies will become increasingly evident in the coming months and years.

Earlier, the Presidential Campaign Council Director-General, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, affirmed that the re-election of President Tinubu would hinge on facts and achievements, urging support groups to base their backing on the administration's performance.