By Favour Chioma
Abuja – September 21, 2025
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, which begins on September 23.
The announcement was made in a statement issued Saturday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This year’s Assembly, themed “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” marks a renewed global commitment to cooperation and shared solutions.
Shettima will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior government officials. He is scheduled to address world leaders on September 24, where he will highlight Nigeria’s contributions to international cooperation, peace and security, and climate change mitigation.
Nigeria’s participation will emphasize priorities including:
Sustained economic growth and development,
Strengthening peace and security,
Promoting human rights,
Coordinating humanitarian assistance,
Advancing justice, international law, and disarmament,
Enhancing cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime.
In addition to the General Debate, Nigeria will engage in high-level side events such as a conference on the Palestine-Israel peace process, a roundtable on energy and security in the Gulf of Guinea, and a symposium on Africa’s digital transformation and fintech opportunities.
According to the statement, the Vice President’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to global cooperation and its role in tackling pressing international challenges, while reinforcing the country’s position as a constructive partner in the international community.
