Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed from Abuja to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The Vice President is set to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the global gathering, which addresses key global issues such as peace, climate change, and sustainable development.
According to a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication to the Vice President, Shettima’s trip is “at the behest of President Bola Tinubu.”
President Tinubu tasked the Vice President with representing Nigeria at the high-level forum, as the President is currently focused on critical domestic matters, particularly the response to the recent severe flood disaster that has affected various parts of the country.
Read full statement below;
*STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE*
*VP Shettima Departs Abuja For US To Attend 79th UNGA*
At the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
It would be recalled that President Tinubu had directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum, while he focuses on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.
During the session, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.
The high-level General Debate themed, “Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations,” is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 28, 2024.
*Stanley Nkwocha*
*Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications*
*(Office of The Vice President)*
*22nd September, 2024*
