Shettima departs Abuja for AU peace, security summit in Angola

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

The summit is expected to focus on conflict resolution and efforts to promote lasting peace and stability across Africa.

Shettima will join African leaders and other stakeholders to discuss regional security challenges and ways to strengthen continental mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.

Nigeria is expected to contribute to deliberations on strengthening efforts to prevent conflicts, resolve disputes and sustain peace across the continent.

The Vice President, who is accompanied by senior defence and security officials, will deliver Tinubu’s address at the summit.

According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Shettima will outline Nigeria’s position on the issues under consideration.

He will also reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to promoting peace and stability across Africa.

Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Angola.