Vice President Shettima returns to Abuja after leading delegation to New York, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
A statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, said Shettima left Abuja on September 20 after receiving President Tinubu’s mandate to head Nigeria’s delegation to the annual international gathering.
While in New York, the Vice President presented President Tinubu’s National Statement during the General Debate, where Nigeria reiterated its demand for reforms to the UN Security Council, including permanent African representation, equitable access to global financing, enhanced climate support and stronger multilateral collaboration.
Shettima also took part in the Third High-Level Roundtable of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, where President Tinubu called on African nations to shift from exporting raw minerals to developing local processing, manufacturing and value-added industries.
Speaking at a high-level education financing meeting jointly hosted by Nigeria and Italy, Shettima restated the Federal Government’s position that education remains a key investment in human capital, productivity and national development. He also expressed support for the Global Partnership for Education’s $5 billion financing drive.
The Vice President held engagements with Nigerians living abroad, highlighting the importance of their investments, skills and international connections in supporting Nigeria’s development.
His other activities included meetings with the newly appointed leadership of the ECOWAS Commission and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed.
Throughout the engagements, Shettima presented Nigeria’s views on issues including development financing, regional integration, economic partnerships, technology, peace and security.
He also reiterated President Tinubu’s advocacy for a global system that is more inclusive, representative and equitable.
