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Shettima urges peace, unity at Eid-el-Kabir

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  • Vice President Kashim Shettima urged Nigerians to pray for peace and unity as the country enters a new political season.
  • He called for maturity, forbearance, and generosity in political interactions, prioritizing national interest.
  • Shettima appealed for continued support for President Bola Tinubu's administration, committed to a peaceful and prosperous nation.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace, unity, and mutual understanding as the country gradually enters another political season. Shettima made the call shortly after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Ramat Square Eid Ground in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday.

"Our message to Nigerians is to continue praying for peace and for mutual understanding amongst all Nigerians," Shettima said. "And as we enter the political phase, there is a need for maturity, forbearance, and generosity of spirit in our political interactions."

Our message to Nigerians is to continue praying for peace and for mutual understanding amongst all Nigerians. And as we enter the political phase, there is a need for maturity, forbearance, and generosity of spirit in our political interactions.

· Vice President Kashim ShettimaSpeaking after Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Maiduguri.

The Vice President urged political leaders and citizens to place national interest above personal or partisan considerations. He stressed that unity and peaceful coexistence remain critical to sustaining Nigeriaโ€™s democratic journey and development aspirations.

Shettima also appealed to Nigerians to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the government remains committed to building a peaceful and prosperous nation. He stated that the administration is focused on delivering policies and programs aimed at improving the welfare of citizens and strengthening national stability. "I call on Nigerians to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We remain committed to building a more peaceful and prosperous nation for all Nigerians," he said.

I call on Nigerians to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. We remain committed to building a more peaceful and prosperous nation for all Nigerians.

· Vice President Kashim ShettimaAppealing for continued support for the Tinubu administration.
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