Vice President to Deliver Nigeria’s National Statement and Hold High-Level Bilateral Meetings
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Shettima said Nigeria’s engagements at the global gathering would be guided by the country’s national interest, commitment to multilateralism and the need for reforms of global institutions.
“Our message in New York is clear. Nigeria believes in multilateralism, but the institutions that govern our world must become more representative, equitable, and responsive to the realities of today,” he said in a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha.
The Vice President said Nigeria would engage its international partners from the standpoint of national interest while advancing calls for stronger representation of developing countries in global decision-making.
Shettima arrived alongside Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Doris Uzoka-Anite and other senior government officials.
He was received in New York by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Foreign Affairs Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and other senior government and diplomatic officials.
During the General Debate, Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement, outlining the country’s positions on major international issues affecting peace and security, development, economic growth and global cooperation.
He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, international organisations and development partners on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
Nigeria will use the engagements to advance its positions on reform of the international financial architecture, sustainable development, climate finance, technology access and stronger African representation in global decision-making.