Why Shettima is representing Tinubu at UNGA – Minister
The Minister of Information has explained that VP Kashim Shettima is representing President Tinubu at the UNGA because the president is on annual leave. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-shettima-is-representing-tinubu-at-unga-minister/
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has clarified that Vice President Kashim Shettima was sent by President Bola Tinubu to represent him at the 81st United Nations General Assembly due to the President's current annual leave. Idris stated that Shettima was carrying the full mandate of both the President and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, countering claims that Tinubu's absence would weaken Nigeria's diplomatic standing.
In a statement on Monday, the minister assured that Tinubu's decision to appoint Shettima as the delegation leader was not unusual and did not diminish Nigeria's international presence. According to Idris, Shettima will lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st UNGA in New York, where he will deliver Nigeria's national statement and engage in high-level meetings and bilateral engagements.
The 81st UNGA General Debate, themed "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all," will take place from September 22 to 28, 2026.
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