Osinbajo Takes Shettima On Familiarization Tour Of Aso Rock

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By Charles Adingupu 

Less three days to the inauguration of the President elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the outgoing Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has taken Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima on a familiarisation tour of his wing of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

First lady, Aisha Buhari about two days ago, took the incoming first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on a similar tour of the Aso Rock Villa.

Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Shettima said he came on the instance of Osinbajo to exchange ideas on how to move the nation forward.

Shettima stated that himself and the President-elect, Bola Tinubu hope to hit the ground running from day one to ensure Nigerians feel the impact of their administration.

Earlier on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari conferred National Honours on Tinubu and Shettima.

Tinubu and Shettima were conferred with the National Honours of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON), respectively.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha who doubles as Chairman of the Presidential Transition Council also handed over the transition document to the duo ahead of the May 29 inauguration.

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