VP Shettima Returns To Abuja After UNGA, Germany Trips

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and strategic engagements in Germany.

According to a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, during the week-long international engagement, the Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s national statement calling for comprehensive UN reforms, championed Africa’s sovereignty over its $700 billion mineral resources, and strengthened strategic partnerships with the United Kingdom, Gates Foundation and other international stakeholders.

Later, VP Shettima met with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and secured his commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and in another engagement, he showcased the country’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors.

The Vice President also assured the Nigerian diaspora community of robust engagement in the Tinubu administration’s policies and programmes before his engagements in Germany.