VP Shettima Represents Nigeria at UNGA 81 Opening

Vice President Kashim Shettima attended the opening of the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event commenced on September 22 and will conclude on September 28, with the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.” Shettima, who is leading Nigeria’s delegation, was accompanied by Governors Dauda Lawal, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Siminalayi Fubara, along with other senior officials including Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.

He is scheduled to deliver Nigeria's national statement on September 24, addressing key global issues and President Tinubu’s priorities. Additionally, Shettima represented Nigeria at the Third High-Level Roundtable of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, advocating for the development of processing and manufacturing industries in Africa.

He will engage in various high-level meetings throughout the UNGA week.