A political group, the All Progressives Congress Youth Parliament, North-East, has facilitated the release of 59 inmates from the Bauchi Correctional Centre, while providing financial assistance to 59 orphans in an outreach marking the 59th birthday of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

The leader of the group, Kabiru Garba Kobi, speaking on Friday after securing the release of the inmates, explained that the gesture symbolised Shettima’s 59 years of life and service to humanity.

He said that the group spent millions of naira to settle fines and compensations for 59 inmates, enabling them to regain freedom. “Also, we 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,” Kobi said.

He described Shettima as a visionary and patriotic leader whose humility and resilience continue to inspire young Nigerians.

Kobi likened 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.

Additionally, Imam Umar Yahuza Bauchi noted that assisting orphans is a divine act with immense blessings, particularly in the education sector.

Dr. Zuwaira Musa, an educationist, emphasised the importance of collective efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state, describing the challenge as a significant obstacle to national development.

Also, speaking as a political activist, Comrade 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 voter 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.Buy vitamins and supplements.

One of the freed inmates, Bashir Ahmad, who had been 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 them renewed hope. (The Guardian)