Vice-President Kashim Shettima is among the world leaders slated to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) at the UN headquarters in New York.

UNGA 79 opened on September 10, while the general debate will start on September 24.

The schedule for the speakers, released by the office of the spokesperson for the UN secretary-general on Monday, stated that 194 speakers would speak at the general debate.

According to the office, the number is subject to change.

The breakdown, however, showed 76 heads of state, four vice-presidents, two crown princes, 42 heads of government, and nine deputy prime ministers. Others on the schedule are 54 ministers: one deputy minister and four chairs of delegation, as well as the European Union and Holy See. 

Of these, it noted that there are 19 women speakers, five heads of state, one vice-president, four heads of government and nine female ministers.

Meanwhile, Mr Shettima arrived in New York on Monday to represent Nigeria at the debate, leading Nigeria’s delegation. The vice-president would deliver Nigeria’s national statement and participate in high-level meetings.

(NAN)