From sneaker saga to center stage: VP Shettima returns to NBA Conference with laughter
Vice President Kashim Shettima had the audience in stitches at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) conference on Monday, joking that he never thought he’d be invited back after last year’s “sneakers saga.”
Shettima poked fun at his infamous outfit, which featured sneakers with a loose-fitting suit, saying, “Just before we won the elections and got sworn into office, thanks to that NBA conference in this same Lagos, at this same venue, I trended on the internet for almost a month for wearing sneakers.
“I thought that would be the last time I’d be invited to speak at your conference. But it’s good to see that wearing sneakers is not a prerequisite for attending NBA events.
“Actually, it was quite a sensation. I remember the famous Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, taking pictures of me in my ‘Mungo Park suit’ when we were called in.”
But in a more serious tone, Shettima who represented President Bola Tinubu at the event praised the NBA’s commitment to democratic ideals and the rule of law, assuring the audience that the administration will uphold these principles.
He also emphasized the need for collective effort to achieve sustainable development and create a Nigeria that fulfills the dreams of all its people.
