By Ayodele Oni
Some inmates from the Bauchi Correctional Facility, numbering 59, have been released and 59 orphans received financial aid, as part of activities marking the 59th birthday of vice president Kashim Shettima.
The gestures were courtesy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament, North-East.
Speaking during the event in Bauchi on Friday, the Parliament’s Chairman, Kabiru Garba Kobi, said that the gesture symbolises Shettima’s 59 years of life and service to humanity.
“We paid millions of naira to settle fines and compensations for 59 inmates, enabling them to regain freedom.
“We also supported 59 orphans with cash and donated medicines for other prisoners. This is our way of celebrating a leader who has always been committed to the people.”
He described Shettima as a visionary and patriotic leader, whose humility and resilience continue to inspire young Nigerians.
Kobi compared Shettima’s impact on the North-East to that of the late Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, adding that youths across the country are proud of his achievements.
Other speakers at the event, including Imam Umar Yahuza and educationist Dr. Zuwaira Musa, emphasised the importance of supporting orphans and tackling the challenge of out-of-school children in Bauchi State.
Political activist Sabo Muhammad urged the Parliament to replicate the initiative across Bauchi’s zones, while also warning against moves to undermine Shettima’s position ahead of the 2027 elections.
He further encouraged residents to take the ongoing national voters registration seriously, noting that it remains the surest path to enthroning the government of their choice.
The event concluded with prayers for Vice President Shettima, wishing him long life, good health, and greater service to the nation.
One of the freed inmates, Bashir Ahmad, who was earlier fined N30,000, expressed gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries to both the APC Youth Parliament and the Vice President for securing their freedom and offering renewed hope.
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