Shettima returns to Abuja after UNGA, Germany engagements

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and concluding strategic engagements in Germany.

His spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noting that during the week-long engagement, Shettima delivered President Tinubu’s national statement, where he called for comprehensive UN reforms, championed Africa’s sovereignty over its $700 billion mineral resources, and strengthened partnerships with the United Kingdom, Gates Foundation, and other global stakeholders.

Nkwocha added that the Vice-President met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who commended Nigeria’s push for a permanent Security Council seat.

He further revealed that Shettima highlighted Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and assured the Nigerian diaspora community of active engagement in Tinubu’s administration before proceeding to Germany.