The Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shetima has described as immeasurable and huge treasures the wealth of experiences of former Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Senator Shettima say the elder statesmen are beacons of hope to the nation and the next administration will continue to tap from their advice and foresight.
The Vice President-elect stated this when Governor Abubakar Sani Bello led him and his entourage on a courtesy visit to the residents of the two former Nigeria Heads of State at their respective hilltop residences.
On matters relating to the nation, the Vice President-elect said that the elder statesmen as stakeholders, have a lot to offer humanity and the society especially on matters of unity and governance.
“Stakeholders are beacon of hope and will continue to tap from their wealth of experience. They have a lot to offer the nation.
“We will continue to reach out to them for their advices, inputs and perspectives on issues confronting us as a nation”.
He commended the leadership of Governor Abubakar Sani Bello for ensuring relative peace in the state which he described as an essential ingredient for development and stability.
The Governor also led the Vice President-elect and his entourage to pay homage to the Emir of Minna, Dr. Umar Farouq Bahago where prayers were offered for the peace of the nation.
On the visit were the APC National Vice Chairman (North), Senator Abubakar Kyari CON, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi representing Niger North, Sen. Mohammad Sani Musa representing Niger East Senatorial District, and Senator Sadiq Umar, Kwara North, amongst others.