Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Abuja after a successful diplomatic mission where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and later concluded key engagements in Germany.
During the week-long engagement, the Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s national statement, emphasizing the need for “comprehensive UN reforms.”
He also advocated for Africa’s sovereignty over its $700 billion mineral resources while strengthening Nigeria’s partnerships with the United Kingdom, Gates Foundation, and other global stakeholders.
In addition, VP Shettima held talks with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who commended Nigeria’s bid for a permanent Security Council seat.
The Vice President further presented Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunities to international investors and reassured the Nigerian diaspora community of active inclusion in the Tinubu administration’s policies and programmes before heading to Germany.