Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will this week deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the
80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
While in the U.S., the Vice President will unveil
Nigeria’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris
Agreement, participate in the high-level general debate, and attend several
side events, including the Global Champions roundtable on Adequate and
Affordable Housing.
He was received by top Nigerian officials, including
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru
Abubakar, and Nigeria’s Permanent Mission representatives.
Speaking on Nigeria’s priorities, Ambassador Tuggar
stressed that the country is leading calls for a UN Global Convention on
Taxation, a major step in ongoing reforms of the global financial
architecture. Nigeria is also pushing for permanent African seats on the UN
Security Council in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte
Declaration.
Other key issues on Nigeria’s UNGA agenda include
peacekeeping contributions, conflicts in Gaza, Sudan, and Eastern Congo, as
well as the African Union Peace and Security Council meeting.
On the economic front, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani
and Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Olajumoke Oduwole highlighted
Nigeria’s drive to attract investments in solid minerals, agriculture,
skills-based education, technology, and telecommunications. A special Nigeria
Investment Day will showcase these priority sectors to global partners.
According to government officials, Nigeria’s strong
participation in this year’s UNGA aims to reposition the country as Africa’s
leading economy, an attractive investment hub, and a global voice on peace,
security, and sustainable development.
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