Nigerian Delegation, Led by Shettima, Visits Ethiopia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a high-level delegation from Nigeria to participate in a leadership exchange and learning visit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, scheduled from October 7 to 9, 2026. The delegation will be led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and includes Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, along with other state governors: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Alex Otti of Abia State, Sen. Bassey Otu of Cross River State, Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, and Umar Namadi of Jigawa State.

This visit is part of the Federal Government's commitment to enhance sub-national action on nutrition, as established during the launch of the Nutrition 774 Initiative at the 148th National Economic Council meeting. The Ethiopian Seqota Declaration serves as a model for Nigeria, aiming to end stunting in children under two years by 2030 through a multisectoral approach involving various government ministries.