Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 79th United Nations General Assembly

By Egena Sunday Ode

Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation as President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding, the statement said.

The statement also noted that at UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.

The high-level General Debate, with the theme “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,” will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024, according to the statement.