Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, the United States for Nigeria after leading the country’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.
Shettima, who represented President Bola Tinubu, delivered Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate, which held from September 22 to 28 under the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
In his address, the Vice President outlined Nigeria’s position on key global issues, including peace and security, economic growth, sustainable development and international cooperation.
On the sidelines of the Assembly, he participated in high-level meetings on the Right to Development, climate action and other issues of strategic importance to Nigeria and Africa.
The engagements provided Nigeria an opportunity to advance President Tinubu’s economic diplomacy, deepen strategic partnerships and strengthen the country’s advocacy for reform of the global financial architecture, sustainable development, climate finance and multilateral cooperation.
He led a high-level delegation that included Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, ministers and other senior government officials.
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