Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on leaders of the National Assembly to uphold the sacred responsibility of leadership and to prioritize unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests.

Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Shettima urged lawmakers to embrace their responsibility with humility and a shared commitment to progress. “In the end, history will not judge us by the number of personal battles we fought against one another, but by the bridges we were able to build together,” Shettima said.

Shettima commended President Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a man of vision and inclusivity. “In President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, you have not just a leader you can trust, but a leader who trusts you,” Shettima stated.

The Vice President also lauded the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and the House leadership for fostering harmony within the legislature. “There can be no development without peace, and there can be no peace without development,” Shettima said.

Shettima urged the leaders to govern with empathy, fairness, and justice, reminding them that their positions are a sacred trust of the Nigerian people. “Leadership is not about personal gain; it is about service,” he said.

Earlier, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the invitation to break fast with him and for always showing respect and concern for the House of Representatives. Abbas also announced a donation of ₦705 million from the House of Representatives to support humanitarian efforts.