Shettima asks well-wishers not to place ads on his 57th birthday

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has asked friends and well-wishers not to place adverts in newspapers and television channels to celebrate his 57th birthday.

Shettima was born on September 2, 1966.

The vice-president in a statement on Thursday, told his well-wishers to consider celebrating this year’s occasion in a different way.

He also called on those planning to place such adverts to channel the money to charity.

“Dear friends and well-wishers, greetings to you all. As we approach the anniversary of my birth on September 2nd, I am utterly grateful for the warm wishes and kind sentiments that many of you have expressed over the years,” Shettima said.

“Your thoughtfulness has touched my heart and has been a source of immense joy.

“At the same time, I would like to take this opportunity to humbly request that you consider celebrating this occasion in a different way.

“In the spirit of our nation’s commitment to responsible resource management and responsive governance, I kindly ask you to refrain from placing birthday wishes on newspaper pages or utilizing paid channels to convey your greetings.

“I invite you to join me in channelling our collective efforts towards a nobler cause.

“Instead of spending resources on such messages, I encourage you to contribute to the betterment of our society by donating to charity organizations in need, or your preference, in our collective pursuit of a humane and functional world.”