"59 Inmates Freed, 59 Orphans Supported as APC Youths Celebrate VP Shettima's Birthday in Bauchi"

By Khalid Idris Doya

Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria - September 6, 2025 (Series News Online)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament, North-East, has marked the 59th birthday of Vice President Kashim Shettima with a major humanitarian outreach. The group secured the release of 59 inmates from the Bauchi Correctional Facility and extended financial aid to 59 orphans.

Speaking during the event, the Parliament's Chairman, Kabiru Garba Kobi, said the gesture symbolized 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," Kobi said.

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

Imam Umar Yahuza Bauchi noted that assisting orphans is a divine act with immense blessings, especially in the education sector. "Assisting orphans is a noble act that brings immense blessings," he said.

Educationist Dr. Zuwaira Musa stressed the need for collective efforts to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state, describing the challenge as a major obstacle to national development. "We must work together to address the issue of out-of-school children in Bauchi," Musa said.

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. "We must ensure that the Vice President's efforts are not undermined," Muhammad said. He also 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. One of the freed inmates, Bashir Ahmad, 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. "We are grateful for this gesture, which has given us a second chance at life," Ahmad said.