Shettima Departs New York, Heads To Germany After UNGA 80
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States,and now heading to Germany, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States,and now heading to Germany, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha.
Nkwocha said Shettima was now headed to Germany where he would hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank to explore areas of intervention and partnership in Nigeria’s developmental initiatives.
The media aide further said that during his participation at UNGA 80, Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, just as he showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.
The Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, even as he demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.
Shettima furthermore, expressed support for Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
The vice president was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials and is expected in Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The media aide further said that during his participation at UNGA 80, Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, just as he showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.
The Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, even as he demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.
Shettima furthermore, expressed support for Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
The vice president was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials and is expected in Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
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