Shettima talks marital values at wedding of IGP Egbetokun’s son
By Jeffrey Agbo
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday graced the wedding of Victor Egbetokun, son of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in Lagos.
The nation’s number two citizen stressed the importance of marital and family values in building a strong nation.
Shettima urged parents and couples to exercise patience and love in their families, which would reflect positively on the larger Nigerian society.
He identified key elements for a successful union, including communication, patience, tolerance, perseverance, and love.
Shettima acknowledged the challenges of letting go of children as they come of age, but celebrated the beauty of marriage, noting that it was not always smooth sailing.
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The vice president praised the IGP’s character, citing his ability to wield power with integrity.
He also congratulated the newlyweds on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, wishing them a happy marriage.
Similarly, Shettima, as a special guest at the wedding of Keziah Kefas, daughter of Gov. Agbu Kefas of Taraba State, in Jalingo, reflected on the bittersweet nature of parenthood.
Also present at the wedding of Governor Kefas’ daughter were former President Goodluck Jonathan, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed.