Shettima to represent Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Day anniversary Friday
Abdullateef Fowewe
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dakar, the capital of Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day anniversary.
Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, marking its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960.
The day is filled with national pride, featuring ceremonies, parades, and cultural events.
The Vice President’s attendance at this year’s celebration is in response to an invitation extended to President Tinubu by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
A statement on Thursday by Shettima’s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, said the Independence Day celebrations will be held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar, with Faye hosting Shettima and other distinguished guests from across Africa and beyond.
The statement reads, “The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima #officialSKSM, has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu #officialABAT at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations.
“The Vice President’s attendance at the annual event is in honour of an invitation extended to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye #PR_Diomaye, following the strong mutual relationship between Nigeria and Senegal.
“The Independence Day celebrations will be held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar, with President Faye playing host to Vice President Shettima and other distinguished guests from across Africa and beyond.
“The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria tomorrow after the one-day event.”
Dailyeconomy on Wednesday reported that Tinubu departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a three-day working visit.
A statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, revealed that President will during the visit appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones of his administration.
The President will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second-year anniversary.
