Mr Shettima represented President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).
Among the issues were the collective bargaining agreement, demands for better salaries, and understaffing.
The first lady urged Africans to preserve their rich cultural heritage and strengthen unity across the continent and the diaspora.
The briefing covered the summit’s agenda and Nigeria’s role in discussions on conflict prevention and resolution.
The minister warned that uncertain funding could undermine the effectiveness of African peace operations and weaken the continent’s ability to address conflicts independently.
The attack temporarily knocked state television and radio off the air.
Mr Ibrahim wrote, “Another cowardly attack against base 101 and once again our defense and security forces have ensured. Situation under control.”
The expo organisers said Gambia would participate in the event alongside tourism, travel and aviation stakeholders from across Africa.
Oyo Nyimba was once the world’s youngest reigning monarch when he took the crown in 1995 at age three.
William Wol Mayom Bol, Warrap State Information Minister, described the attack as “a brutal attack”.
