SHETTIMA CHOOSES QUIET 60TH BIRTHDAY, ASKS SUPPORTERS TO AVOID NEWSPAPER ADVERTS

Vice President Kashim Shettima has opted for a low-key celebration as he prepares to mark his 60th birthday, discouraging friends, political associates and supporters from placing congratulatory advertisements in newspapers and other media platforms.

Shettima, who will clock 60 on September 2, 2026, is expected to mark the milestone privately rather than through elaborate public celebrations.

The Vice President’s decision reflects his preference for a modest birthday observance, with those wishing to celebrate him encouraged to do so without organising expensive publicity campaigns or placing paid congratulatory messages.

According to the report, Shettima’s office communicated the request to individuals and groups planning to mark the occasion, urging them to respect his wish for a quiet celebration.

The directive is expected to discourage the common practice of publishing full-page newspaper advertisements and other expensive congratulatory messages to celebrate the birthdays of prominent political figures.

Shettima’s 60th birthday comes as he continues to serve as Vice President under President Bola Tinubu, with both leaders facing a number of political and economic challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Vice President has maintained a relatively low-profile approach to personal celebrations, choosing instead to focus attention on his official responsibilities and national issues.

His decision to discourage birthday adverts is also expected to reduce the financial burden on supporters and political associates who may otherwise feel compelled to spend money on public celebrations.

The milestone will nonetheless attract goodwill messages from political leaders, government officials, family members, friends and other Nigerians wishing the Vice President well.

Shettima’s request for a subdued celebration underscores his preference for keeping the occasion private while avoiding the elaborate publicity that often accompanies milestone birthdays of senior public officials.