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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu has beautiful plans to improve the living conditions of the people.

Shettima gave the assurance on Saturday in Kafur, Katsina state when he flagged off an empowerment scheme sponsored by Ibrahim Masari, the senior special assistant to the president on political matters.

The vice-president urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu-led administration, saying leadership is all about being empathic.

“The president is quite thrilled by the show of support and empathy by Hon Ibrahim Kabiru Masari,” he said.

“Leadership is all about showing empathy and support to the people. The president has the people of this our great nation at heart.

“I am here to reassure the people of Katsina and by extension the north-west that there are very beautiful plans for the people.”

The VP also added that the restoration of peace in areas where there are security challenges is of paramount importance to Tinubu.

Lauding the empowerment scheme, Shettima commended Masari for extending the gesture to his people.

He urged well-meaning individuals to emulate Masari “who is a lover of his people”.

“The All Progressives Congress (APC) shall continue to govern Katsina state because of the achievements of the current and previous administrations in the state,” Shettima said.

Also speaking at the event, Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, commended Masari for the empowerment scheme, adding that both chambers of the national assembly are happy with what the presidential aide has done.

“He has done something unique and I call on other political appointees to emulate this gesture because times are hard and this is the right time to give such support to the people,” Jibrin said.

Speaking on behalf of his counterparts, Inuwa Yahaya, governor of Gombe state and chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, appreciated Kashim for coming to the aid of his constituents.

Yahaya urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the cash and items given to them.

“I also urge you to imbibe the habit of helping others in the future,” he said.

Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who was represented by Ali Dalori, deputy national chairman (north), noted that the empowerment scheme is aimed at improving the lives of the people.

Items distributed to beneficiaries include sewing and welding machines, water pumps for irrigation farming, fertilizer, motorcycles, cars and buses.