{
  "id": 8810489,
  "title": "UNGA: Nigeria Retains Front-Row Seat as Shettima Represents Tinubu, Says Jimoh Ibrahim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/unga-nigeria-retains-front-row-seat-as-shettima-represents-tinubu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:17:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/21/unga-nigeria-retains-front-row-seat-as-shettima-represents-tinubu-says-jimoh-ibrahim/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nIbrahim, 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.\n\nThe 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.",
  "summary": "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",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria to retain prominent UNGA position with Shettima's representation",
    "Vice President Kashim Shettima to speak for President Bola Tinubu",
    "President Tinubu in France on annual leave during UNGA session"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nigeria's representation at the UN General Assembly by senior officials, despite President Tinubu's absence, indicates the country's commitment to maintaining its diplomatic engagement and influence.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}