Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for the United States of America to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.
Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at the occasion which will take place from September 24 to September 28.
The announcement of the vice president’s departure was made on Sunday in a press statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communication (Office of Vice President), Mr. Stanley Nwokcha.
Leading the Nigerian delegation to the event, the media aide said, was to enable the president focus on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.
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Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.
The theme of the event is “Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.”
