By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria for Dakar, Senegal, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebration on April 4, 2025.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Shettima’s participation follows an official invitation from President Faye.
The statement reads: “Senegal celebrates its Independence Day on April 4 each year, commemorating its freedom from French colonial rule in 1960. The day is marked by national pride, with ceremonies, parades and cultural events.”
“The Vice President’s attendance at the annual event is in honour of an invitation extended to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by the Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye @PR_Diomaye, following the strong mutual relationship between Nigeria and Senegal.”
It was further stated that the Independence Day celebrations will be held at the Place de la Nation in Dakar, with President Faye playing host to Vice President Shettima and other distinguished guests from across Africa and beyond.
However, the Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria tomorrow after the one-day event.
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