UNGA: Nigeria Retains Front-Row Seat as Shettima Represents Tinubu, Says Jimoh Ibrahim
More than 60 per cent of those listed to speak at the ongoing 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly are being represented by either their vice presidents or
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has asserted that his country will maintain its prominent position at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) despite President Bola Tinubu's absence. Speaking at the ongoing 81st session of the UNGA, Ibrahim highlighted that Nigeria's delegation will be represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Deputy Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and other high-ranking government officials.
Ibrahim, who is also the Chairman of the UN Committee on Budget and Administration, explained that it is not uncommon for countries to delegate representation to senior officials when their presidents are unable to attend. He emphasized that President Tinubu is currently in France on annual leave and thus will not be personally present at the UNGA. However, Ibrahim reassured that Nigeria will continue to engage fully in the diplomatic activities surrounding the session.
The envoy urged Nigerians to understand the country's participation within the broader context of diplomatic representation, stressing that Nigeria will continue to play its role fully at the General Assembly.
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