Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived New York, United States, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which runs from today, to Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Shettima is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the high-level general debate, announce the country’s new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, and participate in several bilateral meetings and side events, including the Global Champions Roundtable on Adequate and Affordable Housing.
He was received at the John F. Kennedy International Airport by Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji; Charge d’Affaires at Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Ambassador Samson Itegboje, and other senior officials.
Speaking on Nigeria’s priorities at this year’s Assembly, Tuggar reaffirmed the country’s commitment to effective multilateralism and reforms of the global financial system.
He said Nigeria was championing the UN Global Convention on Taxation, which he described as central to ongoing efforts to create a fairer international financial architecture.
According to a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Tuggar said “this is something that has put Nigeria in the position of leadership.
“We also want to ensure that Nigeria’s push to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council is sustained, because Africa has a common position on this through the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration”, Tuggar said.
The Minister stressed that Africa must secure at least two permanent seats on the Security Council and highlighted Nigeria’s contributions to UN peacekeeping operations.
He also reiterated Nigeria’s positions on conflicts in Gaza, Eastern Congo, and Sudan, noting that the Vice President will meet the Sudanese Prime Minister and attend the African Union Peace and Security Council session.
Kaduna Governor, Uba Sani, who is part of the delegation, said Nigeria’s presence at UNGA 80 would further reposition the country as a prime investment destination.
He pointed to opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture and skills-based education.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olajumoke Omoniyi Oduwole, added that Nigeria would use the platform to promote the Renewed Hope Agenda through targeted interventions, including a “Nigeria Investment Day” scheduled for Monday.
She said priority sectors such as solid minerals, telecommunications, and technology would be showcased to global investors.
The week-long Assembly, which marks the UN’s 80th anniversary, is expected to focus heavily on global security, climate action, sustainable development, and financing for development.
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