Benue State Governor, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia has felicitated with Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday.
Governor Alia in a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, said that the life and service of Senator Shettima are a shining testimony of resilience, courage, and devotion to the nation.
He prayed that God should on this special day, bless the Vice President with renewed strength, wisdom, and good health to continue serving our dear country.
Alia further prayed; “May your years ahead be filled with greater accomplishments and fulfillment.
“As Deputy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, you have brought vitality, experience, and wisdom to governance, reinforcing the Renewed Hope Agenda and inspiring confidence in Nigerians across divides.
“Your contributions to peace, national unity, economic reform, and good governance are evident and commendable.
“From your distinguished stewardship as Governor of Borno State to your impactful representation in the National Assembly, and now as Vice President, you have continued to demonstrate that leadership is about responsibility, vision, and sacrifice.
“Benue State joins the entire nation in celebrating a true patriot whose loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the Nigerian project remain unwavering.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Benue State, I warmly felicitate with His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the joyous occasion of his 59th birthday. Happy 59th birthday, Your Excellency,” Governor Alia said.
