Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Daily Trust had reported how President Bola Tinubu decided to attend the UNGA session in New York this year, thus directing his Vice to lead Nigeria’s delegation.
The decision, according to a statement by the Spokesperson of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, was to enable President Tinubu to “focus on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.”
The statement added that Shettima would, during the session, deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event and also 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.”
Since return to democratic governance in 199, Shettima will be the first Vice President to Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA.