‎‎VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA RETURNS TO ABUJA AFTER UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENGAGEMENT

‎Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a highly
successful diplomatic mission representing President Bola Tinubu at
the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York
and concluding strategic engagements in Germany.
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‎During the week-long international engagement, the Vice President
delivered President Tinubu’s national statement calling for
comprehensive UN reforms.
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‎He also championed Africa’s sovereignty over its 700 billion dollars
mineral resources and strengthened strategic partnerships with the
United Kingdom, Gates Foundation, and other international
stakeholders.
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‎Later, Shettima met with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres
and secured his commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent
Security Council seat.
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‎In another engagement, he showcased the country’s 200 billion dollars
energy transition opportunity to global investors.
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‎The Vice President also assured the Nigerian diaspora community of
robust engagement in the President Tinubu administration’s policies
and programmes before his engagements in Germany.