Shettima Departs Abuja For U.S. To Attend 79th UNGA Session

ABUJA – At the behest of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima has depart­ed Abuja, the nation’s capital, for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Recall that President Tinu­bu had directed the vice pres­ident to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum.

The president had hinged his decision to delegate Shettima on the need to fo­cus on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.

During the session, the vice president will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.

The high-level general debate is themed, ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting to­gether for the advancement of peace, sustainable devel­opment and human dignity for present and future gener­ations’.

The UNGA is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 28, 2024.