Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.
President Bola Tinubu mandated Shettima to represent him at the global gathering, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communication, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
The delegation will include Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, ministers and other senior government officials.
The UNGA General Debate will hold from September 22 to 28, 2026, under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, outlining the country’s position and priorities on issues relating to national development, peace and security, economic growth and international cooperation.
He is also expected to participate in high-level meetings on the Right to Development, climate action and other issues of strategic importance to Nigeria and Africa.
The Vice President will attend the traditional reception for Heads of Delegation and hold bilateral meetings with foreign leaders, international organisations and development partners on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
According to the statement, the engagements will provide Nigeria an opportunity to advance President Tinubu’s economic diplomacy and strengthen strategic partnerships, particularly on global financial reform, sustainable development, climate finance and multilateral cooperation.
Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in New York.
