Nigeria VP Shettima calls for unity in Plateau at governor's daughter's wedding
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Vice President Kashim Shettima urged unity among the people of Plateau State, Nigeria, at a wedding reception.
- He emphasized that shared bonds outweigh divisions, using the wedding of Governor Mutfwang's daughter as a symbol of national unity.
- Shettima expressed optimism about Plateau's potential to become an economic powerhouse, despite current challenges, and called for collaborative efforts to transform the state.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for unity across Plateau State, Nigeria, urging its people to set aside political, religious, and tribal differences. Speaking at the wedding reception of Nanbam Mutfwang, daughter of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Shettima highlighted the event as a powerful symbol of Nigeria's potential for unity.
The wedding, which brings together the North and the South, symbolizes that what binds Nigerians together far outweighs whatever seeks to divide the nation.
"The wedding, which brings together the North and the South, symbolizes that what binds Nigerians together far outweighs whatever seeks to divide the nation," Shettima stated. He encouraged the building of bridges and mutual embrace, noting that challenges often reveal the true character of leaders. The Vice President expressed confidence that Plateau's challenges, though significant, are surmountable with strong leadership.
We need to build bridges; we need to embrace one another. Challenges bring forth the character of leaders.
Shettima lauded the stakeholders present, describing them as influential figures in Plateau's politics. He believes these individuals possess the capacity to "transform Plateau into an economic powerhouse," despite current economic difficulties that threaten to depress the region. He urged the community to unite and foster a spirit of brotherhood to change the narrative and add value to the state.
We can transform Plateau into an economic powerhouse.
Governor Muftwang, expressing his gratitude for the Vice President's presence, conveyed appreciation for President Bola Tinubu's goodwill. He also thanked the Federal Government for its ongoing reforms aimed at improving security within the state and across the nation. Muftwang concluded with a message of hope, stating, "We must continue to forge ahead with hope."
We must continue to forge ahead with hope.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.