Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dakar, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Senegal’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations.
Senegal marks its Independence Day every year on April 4, commemorating its liberation from French colonial rule in 1960. The occasion is celebrated with patriotic ceremonies, parades, and cultural displays.
Shettima’s presence at the event follows an official invitation from Senegalese President Faye Diomaye, reflecting the strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Senegal.
The celebrations will take place at the Place de la Nation in Dakar, where President Faye will host Vice President Shettima alongside other high-profile guests from Africa and beyond.
Shettima’s trip comes just a day after President Tinubu departed Nigeria for a two-week working visit to France.
