Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called on northern-based artists to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing the need for fairness and unity in the country. He made the appeal during a meeting with a delegation of Northern Performing Artists at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign office in Abuja. Shettima emphasized that the president deserves the support of the North.
According to Shettima, the present administration will continue to support the growth of the entertainment industry in the region. He assured the artists that the federal government will roll out targeted interventions to support regional artists, filmmakers, and musicians. The Vice President highlighted the importance of reciprocal support from Northern stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Shettima noted that the region stands to benefit significantly from the administration's creative economy initiatives. He said President Tinubu's government is implementing policies designed to empower local talent, stimulate cultural preservation, and generate economic opportunities through the creative arts. The Vice President underscored the importance of supporting the administration's efforts.
The Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, also addressed the gathering. He said the re-election of President Tinubu would be based on facts and achievements. Yari urged support groups and individuals to be guided by the performance of the administration.
Shettima urged the group to remain steadfast with the government and the APC as a party. He maintained that the benefits of its programmes and policies will continue to manifest across different sectors in the coming months and years. The Vice President expressed confidence in the administration's ability to deliver on its promises.
The meeting with northern artists is part of the administration's efforts to engage with key stakeholders and build support for President Tinubu's re-election bid. The APC campaign office in Abuja has been hosting various groups and individuals in recent weeks. The President's re-election bid is expected to be formally launched soon.
President Tinubu has been in office since May 2023 and has introduced several reforms aimed at transforming the country's economy and governance. His administration has been working to address various challenges facing the country, including insecurity, unemployment, and poverty. The President's performance will likely be a key factor in his re-election bid.
Key points
- The Vice President has appealed to northern artists to support President Tinubu's re-election bid.
- The administration is implementing policies to empower local talent and generate economic opportunities through the creative arts.
- The President's re-election bid is expected to be based on facts and achievements.
