{
  "id": 5088037,
  "title": "Shettima at 60: Ironbar Hails VP’s Enduring Service, National Impact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/shettima-at-60-ironbar-hails-vps-enduring-service-national-impact",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:57:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/02/shettima-at-60-ironbar-hails-vps-enduring-service-national-impact/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, has joined Nigerians in celebrating Vice-President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on his 60th birthday. Ironbar praised Shettima as a \"self-effacing and amiable leader\" whose career has been marked by distinction and commitment to Nigeria. He highlighted Shettima's multifaceted journey spanning banking, public administration, and national leadership. Ironbar emphasized Shettima's \"uncommon distinction\", \"intellectual depth\" and \"unwavering commitment\" to the nation. The Chief of Staff noted that Shettima's influence has been \"profound and consequential\", shaping Nigeria's political and governance landscape for decades. Celebrating Shettima's milestone, Ironbar prayed for his continued health, wisdom and divine favor. He expressed hope that Shettima's future would bring more accomplishments and deeper fulfillment. Ironbar's family also celebrated Shettima, wishing him many more years of impactful service and more contributions to a unified, prosperous Nigeria.",
  "summary": "Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar, has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim",
  "key_points": [
    "Vice-President Kashim Shettima turns 60 years old.",
    "Chief Emmanuel Ironbar praises Shettima's distinction and commitment.",
    "Ironbar hopes Shettima's future brings more accomplishments."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}