Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
According to a statement released on Sunday by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now en route to Germany, where he is scheduled to hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank to explore potential partnerships and interventions supporting Nigeria’s development initiatives.
During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima received commendation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. He also highlighted Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and reinforced strategic partnerships with the United Kingdom on trade, defense, and migration issues.
Delivering President Tinubu’s national statement, the Vice President called for comprehensive UN reforms and advocated for Nigeria’s permanent Security Council seat. He also emphasized Africa’s rightful control over its $700 billion mineral wealth and championed digital inclusion initiatives.
In addition, Shettima engaged with the Gates Foundation on expanding healthcare and education programs, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
The statement noted that Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport by cabinet ministers from the Nigerian UNGA delegation and officials from the Nigerian Mission.
He is expected to return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
