Vice President, Kashim Shettima reads riot acts to political aids

Vice President, Kashim Shettima reads riot acts to political aids

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has , warned new political aides against unethical practices and conduct that undermines public trust and taints the Tinubu-led administration.

Shettima gave the warning  when he declared open a retreat and sensitisation programme for political aides on administrative procedure and governance in the public sector at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja.

He said their new roles expose them to more scrutiny and criticism. Therefore, they must be mindful of their words and actions.

The State House Director of Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola, disclosed this in a statement he signed on Monday titled ‘State House Retreat: Avoid actions that could tarnish reputation of Tinubu administration-VP Shettima’.

The 18-day exercise is organised by the State House in conjunction with Direct Knowledge Consult Ltd. and will run from September 4-22, 2023.

Speaking to participants, which include political aides and senior civil servants on the topic Forging a Path to Responsible Governance: A Call to Political Aides, Shettima noted that the “retreat is designed to facilitate your transition and equip you with the fundamental tenets of public sector administration and governance.