Shettima Receives Briefing On Nigeria’s Agenda For 81st UNGA

Vice President Kashim Shettima has received a comprehensive briefing on Nigeria’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, briefed the Vice President on the country’s key priorities and expectations ahead of the global gathering.

Speaking with journalists after the briefing, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said Nigeria would build on its position at the last gathering of world leaders, where it advocated comprehensive reforms of the global body to enhance its contributions to developing countries.

Nkwocha said when the session formally opens, the Vice President will present President Bola Tinubu’s message at various forums on several issues, including Nigeria’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

He stressed that Nigeria remains committed to strategic engagement with critical stakeholders at the global event.

Also speaking, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, said the country’s participation would focus on deepening reforms at the global body to ensure greater impact on member states, among other objectives.

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule and his Kebbi State counterpart, Nasir Idris, said they would use the opportunity to open their states to global investments, particularly in solid minerals and other areas of mutual economic interest.

They said the abundant solid mineral resources in Nasarawa and Kebbi place them in a strong position to attract international investors and drive economic development.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, also said he would attend the summit to explore global partnerships capable of attracting more investments to the state.

Fubara expressed optimism that Rivers State’s vast oil and gas resources would provide opportunities for meaningful engagements with potential investors.

The governors said their participation is aimed at leveraging the international platform to promote their states, attract investments and create new economic opportunities for their people.