Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, touched down earlier today, Monday, September 23rd, after leaving Nigeria on Sunday for New York, United States, to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Delegation Leadership
The Vice President was instructed by the President to lead the Nigerian delegation to this milestone event of international leaders on his behalf, as he plans to focus on pressing issues within the state.
A statement by the VP’s Senior Special Assistant for Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, reads: “As directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCON, Vice President Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to this year’s UNGA, where he will deliver Nigeria’s national statement and participate in various high-level meetings.”
Reception on Arrival
The VP was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar; Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani; Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa; Nigerian diplomats, UN officials, and many others.
Significance of the 79th UNGA
The 79th UNGA is a milestone event for global leaders, aiming to build global cooperation between states for the realization of sustainable development goals. The event will address pressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, inequality, and recent global health risks.
Trust in Leadership
The delegation of this important task to the Vice President emphasizes the President’s trust in the Vice President’s ability to hold discussions that would impact the country in diverse ways.
