80TH UNGA: SHETTIMA ARRIVES NEW YORK, TO DELIVER NIGERIA’S NATIONAL STATEMENT
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By: Sefiu Ajape
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to begin on Monday and continue until Sept. 28.
Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the high-level general debates, unveil the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement, and engage in side events, bilateral meetings, and roundtable discussions.
Reports had earlier indicated that Tinubu was billed to address the 80th Session of the high-level General Debate at the UN headquarters in New York.
A revised provisional list of speakers showed that Tinubu was expected to speak on the second day of the event during the afternoon session, at about 8:30 p.m. local time (approximately 2:30 p.m. Nigerian time), making him the 17th world leader scheduled to address the Assembly that day.
Upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, the Vice President was received by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar; and Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires at the Permanent Mission to the UN, Amb. Samson Itegboje.
Others present included Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji; Nigeria’s Defence Attaché in New York, Brig.-Gen. Edward Koleoso; and Defence Attaché in Washington, Group Capt. Sani Kalgo.
Highlighting Nigeria’s priorities at UNGA 80, Tuggar stated that the country would continue to push for a United Nations Global Convention on Taxation and Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council.
“This is something that has put Nigeria in the position of leadership,” he said.
“We also promote Nigeria’s push to become a permanent member of the Security Council, because Africa has a common position, the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, that calls for at least two permanent seats.”
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He added that Nigeria would reiterate its position on peacekeeping contributions and global conflicts, particularly in Gaza, Eastern Congo, and Sudan.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State said Nigeria’s participation at UNGA would enhance its global standing as a leading African economy and investment hub.
“We are looking at areas of strength such as solid minerals, agriculture, and skills-based education,” the governor said.
“The Vice President’s presentation on Wednesday will further reposition Nigeria as Africa’s leading economy.”
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Oduwole, explained that Nigeria would also use the Assembly to promote investment prospects and showcase the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“On Monday, we are hosting Nigeria Investment Day, highlighting solid minerals, telecommunications, and technology,” she said.
“It is to show the reforms the Nigerian economy has undergone in the last two years and to engage our partners on where we are headed.”
Shettima is also scheduled to take part in the African Union Peace and Security Council meeting and meet with the Prime Minister of Sudan, among other high-level engagements.
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