Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York 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 its national interest, commitment to multilateralism and Tinubu’s call for reforms of global institutions to reflect current economic and demographic realities.
“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,” Shettima said.
He said Nigeria would engage its international partners from the standpoint of national interest while pushing for greater representation for developing countries in global decision-making.
“We will engage our partners firmly from the standpoint of Nigeria’s national interest while advancing President Tinubu’s call for a global system that gives developing countries a stronger voice and a fairer opportunity to prosper.”
Shettima arrived in New York with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Doris Uzoka-Anite and other senior government officials.
He was received by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President in the Office of the Vice President 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 on issues concerning peace and security, development, economic growth and global cooperation.
He is also scheduled to participate in high-level meetings and bilateral engagements with world leaders, international organisations and development partners on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
Nigeria is expected to 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.
Erizia Rubyjeana
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