Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU).
In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, the summit is expected to focus on strategies for conflict resolution and efforts to promote lasting peace and stability across Africa.
Shettima will join African leaders and other key stakeholders in Luanda to deliberate on practical approaches to addressing regional security challenges and strengthening continental efforts towards conflict prevention and resolution.
Nigeria, which has continued to play a strategic role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution in Africa and beyond, is expected to contribute to discussions on strengthening continental mechanisms for preventing conflicts, resolving disputes and sustaining peace.
The Vice President, who is accompanied by senior defence and security officials, is expected to deliver President Tinubu’s address at the summit. He will present Nigeria’s position on the issues under consideration and reaffirm the country’s commitment to promoting peace, security and stability across the continent.
Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of his engagements in Angola.
