Shettima departs New York for Germany after UNGA meeting
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States of America, after successfully representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).
During his participation, Mr Shettima received commendation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
He also promoted Nigeria’s 200 billion dollars energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the United Kingdom on trade, defence, and migration.
Mr Shettima delivered Mr Tinubu’s national statement, calling for urgent UN reforms and advocating a permanent Security Council seat for Nigeria.
The VP also demanded African control over the continent’s 700 billion dollars mineral wealth and highlighted Nigeria’s digital inclusion initiatives.
In addition, he engaged with the Gates Foundation to expand healthcare and education access and positioned Nigeria as a natural hub for the 3.4 trillion dollars African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) market.
Mr Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport by cabinet ministers who were part of the UNGA80 delegation, along with officials from the Nigerian Mission.
He is scheduled to return to Nigeria after his engagements in Germany.
(NAN)
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