Shettima Returns From UNGA 81

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after leading the country’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.

Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s representative at the annual global gathering, where he presented Nigeria’s position on key international issues, including global governance reform, development financing, climate support and multilateral cooperation.

During the General Debate, the Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s National Statement, renewing Nigeria’s call for reform of the United Nations Security Council. Nigeria’s position included demands for permanent African representation on the council, improved access to global financing and stronger support for developing countries facing climate-related challenges.

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At the Third High-Level Roundtable of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Shettima highlighted Nigeria’s support for greater value addition in Africa’s mineral sector. The engagement reflected President Tinubu’s call for African nations to move beyond exporting raw resources by expanding processing, manufacturing and local industrial capacity.

Shetima and Mohammed — Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, with UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Credit; @stanleynkwocha_/X

The Vice President also participated in a high-level education financing event co-hosted by Nigeria and Italy, where he reaffirmed the country’s commitment to education as an investment in productivity, human capital development and economic growth. He also expressed support for the Global Partnership for Education’s $5 billion financing campaign.

While in New York, Shettima met with Nigerians in the Diaspora, recognising their contributions through investments, expertise and global networks.

Other engagements included meetings with the leadership of the ECOWAS Commission and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed.

The Presidency said the Vice President’s engagements focused on advancing Nigeria’s positions on economic cooperation, technology, peace and security, regional integration and development, while reinforcing calls for a more representative global system.

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