Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to commission the Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital and participate in other official engagements.
Shettima arrived at the Nigerian Air Force Base in Maiduguri at about 10 a.m. on Friday, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; Senator Ali Ndume; and the member representing Jere Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ahmed Satomi.
The Vice President was received by Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, his deputy, Umar Usman Kadafur, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the state, Mustapha Gubio, and the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Dalori.
Other dignitaries present at the airport included Senator Tahir Monguno, Borno State APC Chairman Ayuba Bello, government officials and party stakeholders.
During the visit, Shettima is expected to commission the Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, a project anticipated to contribute to healthcare delivery and medical training in the state.
The Vice President is also scheduled to commission another major project and lay the foundation for the Kashim Shettima Foundation, with the activities taking place in Maiduguri.
The visit forms part of Shettima’s official engagements in Borno State, where the planned ceremonies will bring together government officials, political leaders and other stakeholders.
