Vice President Kashim Shettima has solicited the support of Nigerians for the actualization of the programmes and policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the President means well for all Nigerians.
According to him, contrary to speculations in some quarters, President Tinubu is neither anti-north nor anti-Islam, noting that the President has reflected this in appointments to key positions in Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, (MDAs).
Senator Shettima said this when he received representatives of media practitioners from the northern part of the country on a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
On the planned nationwide protest, Senator Shettima acknowledged the right of citizens to protest, noting, however, that it has its own demerits that are not pleasant.
The Vice President said current statistics of appointments into MDAs, show President Tinubu’s choice of northerners for key areas such as agriculture, security, communications technology, health, and allied services among other positions in the Federal Government.
VP Shettima maintained that the present administration has genuine intentions to transform the lives of many in the North, through laudable initiatives, geared towards addressing the issues confronting the people.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
