VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA DEPARTS NEW YORK

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

According to a statement by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is headed to Germany, where he is scheduled to hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank to explore areas of intervention and partnership in Nigeria’s developmental initiatives.

Nkwocha said that during his participation at UNGA 80, Vice President Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, while also showcasing Nigeria’s 200 billion naira energy transition opportunity to global investors.

Recall that the Vice President delivered President Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council .