Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 2026 UNGA
Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement and join bilateral meetings on development, climate action and financial reform, officials said.
- On Sunday, Senior Special Assistant Stanley Nkwocha announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- The 81st UNGA General Debate is scheduled from September 22 to 28, 2026, under the theme, "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all."
- Senator Shettima leads a high-level delegation including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, alongside ministers and senior government officials.
- During the assembly, Shettima will deliver Nigeria's national statement and participate in high-level meetings on climate action and the Right to Development to advance economic diplomacy.
- Bilateral meetings will focus on strengthening Nigeria’s voice on climate finance and multilateral cooperation, while the Vice President attends the traditional reception for Heads of Delegation.
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Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. Shettima disclosed this in a post on X. The delegation will include Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, ministers and other senior […] Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 81st UNGA
Shettima leads Nigeria's delegation to 81st UNGA
—Govs Fubara, Dauda Lawal, ministers, senior officials join delegation to New York By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, United States. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communication, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, stated that President Bola Tinu…
Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s UNGA Delegation
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly… The post Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s UNGA Delegation appeared first on Latest Breaking News - News Central TV.
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