Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)….
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Shettima’s participation will focus on advancing Nigeria’s national interests, strengthening multilateral cooperation and supporting President Tinubu’s call for reforms of global institutions to reflect current economic and demographic realities.
The Vice President said Nigeria would use its engagements at the global gathering to advocate a more representative and equitable international system, particularly for developing countries.
“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 added that Nigeria would engage its international partners from the standpoint of its national interest while pushing for greater opportunities for developing countries.
“We will engage our partners firmly from the standpoint of Nigeria’s national interest, while advancing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for a global system that gives developing countries a stronger voice and a fairer opportunity to prosper,” he said.
The 81st UN General Assembly brings together world leaders and senior government officials to deliberate on global challenges, international cooperation and issues affecting peace, development and economic prosperity.
