PHOTO NEWS: Shettima arrives New York with Fubara, Sanwo-Olu, Ojukwu, other officials
… Says Nigeria to pursue national interest, multilateralism at 81st UNGA
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying Nigeria’s engagements will be guided by its national interest and commitment to multilateralism.
Shettima said Nigeria would also use the global gathering to advance Tinubu’s push for reforms of international institutions to make them more representative and responsive to 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.
“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.”
The Vice President arrived in New York 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 on arrival by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Chief of Staff to the President (Office of the Vice President), Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim; Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake; and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jimoh Ibrahim.
Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the General Debate, outlining the country’s position on major international issues affecting peace and security, development, economic growth and global cooperation.
He will also participate in high-level meetings and hold bilateral discussions with world leaders, international organisations and development partners on the sidelines of the General Assembly.
