UNGA 81: Shettima joins world leaders, to present Nigeria’s position Thursday

Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined world leaders at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Shettima, who is representing President Bola Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global gathering, is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement before the General Assembly on Thursday, September 24.

The General Debate, holding from September 22 to 28 under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all,” opened with remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and addresses by world leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and United States President Donald Trump.

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