Our Mission At The 81st UNGA—Vice President Shettima
OpenLife News reports that the Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he says Nigeria’s mission will be firmly anchored on national interest and multilateralism.
Shettima arrived in New York on Monday to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who mandated him to lead the Nigerian delegation for the third consecutive year since 2023.
Speaking on arrival, the Vice President said Nigeria’s engagements at the global gathering will advance President Tinubu’s advocacy for comprehensive reforms of global institutions.
“Our message in New York is clear. Nigeria believes in multilateralism, but the institutions that govern our world must become more representative, equitable, and responsive to the realities of today,” Shettima said in a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha.
He added: “We will engage our partners firmly from the standpoint of Nigeria’s national interest while advancing President Tinubu’s call for a global system that gives developing countries a stronger voice and a fairer opportunity to prosper.”
Shettima is leading a high-powered delegation comprising Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, federal ministers and senior government officials.
The 81st UNGA General Debate will hold from September 22 to 28, 2026 at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
During the high-level week, Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement outlining the country’s positions on peace and security, development, economic growth and global cooperation.
He will also participate in high-level meetings on the Right to Development, climate action, and other issues of strategic importance to Nigeria and Africa, as well as attend the traditional reception for Heads of Delegation and hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, international organizations and development partners.
According to the Presidency, the engagements will provide Nigeria an opportunity to advance Tinubu’s economic diplomacy, deepen strategic partnerships, and strengthen its advocacy for reform of the international financial architecture, sustainable development, climate finance and stronger African representation in global decision-making.
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