Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), standing in for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The high-level session is scheduled to hold in New York, USA, from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Nigeria is expected to present its position on critical global issues including peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, and Africa’s role in the new world economic order.
Shettima will also engage in bilateral and multilateral meetings with world leaders, investors, and development partners to advance Nigeria’s strategic interests.
Government sources hinted that the Vice President’s presence will reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to international cooperation and highlight reforms under President Tinubu’s administration.