Shettima Lands in Abuja After Attending UNGA

Abiola Olawale
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By Abiola Olawale

Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday.

Shettima returned to Nigeria following the conclusion of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York, where he represented President Bola Tinubu

The New Diplomat reports that the vice president’s aircraft touched down at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the early hours of Thursday, where he was received by senior government officials.

Recall that during the foreign trip, Shettima delivered the President’s national statement at the UNGA, calling for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations.

He also advocated Africa’s sovereignty over its estimated $700 billion mineral resources and strengthened Nigeria’s partnerships with the United Kingdom, the Gates Foundation, and other international stakeholders.

In New York, Shettima also met with UN Secretary-General AntĂ³nio Guterres. He later proceeded to Germany for further strategic meetings before returning to the country.

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