Shettima begins two-week leave, to focus on study, policy review

By Ola Bisi

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has commenced a two-week leave following the approval of President Bola Tinubu.

A statement issued on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, said the leave took effect from Aug. 6.

According to the statement, it is the vice-president’s first leave since he assumed office on May 29, 2023.

Nkwocha said Shettima would use the period for study, reflection and intellectual renewal to strengthen his capacity for continued service to the nation.

He said the leave would also enable the vice-president to review the administration’s ongoing programmes, deepen his understanding of emerging national and global policy issues, and prepare for future responsibilities as the Federal Government intensifies implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The presidential aide said that since assuming office, Shettima had remained actively involved in the coordination and supervision of key government initiatives.

He listed the areas to include economic development, food security, humanitarian affairs, digital transformation, job creation and regional cooperation.

Nkwocha said the vice-president would resume official duties at the end of the two-week leave with renewed commitment to national service.