‘At 60, I ask for prayers, not gifts,’ Shettima says
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- Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima asked people not to give him birthday gifts or fund elaborate celebrations for his 60th birthday.
- He urged them to redirect the money to charities and people in need across Nigeria.
As he prepares to mark his 60th birthday, Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asked for prayers instead of presents.
Shettima called on Nigerians, friends and associates to avoid birthday gifts, advertisements and elaborate celebrations. He urged them to channel the money toward charities and people in need across the country.
The vice-president made the appeal in a post on his official X account.
At 60, I ask for prayers, not gifts.
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