Shettima Briefed on Nigeria’s Focus Ahead of 81st UNGA

Vice President Kashim Shettima has received a comprehensive briefing on Nigeria’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, formally briefed the Vice President on the country’s key priorities and expectations from stakeholders and citizens ahead of the global gathering.

Speaking with journalists shortly after the briefing, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, said; “Nigeria would build on its position at the last gathering of global leaders, where it strongly advocated comprehensive reforms of the global body to enhance its contributions to the development of developing countries.”

Nkwocha said that when the 81st session formally opens, the Vice President would, at various forums, present President Tinubu’s message on several issues, including Nigeria’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

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He stressed that Nigeria remained committed to engaging strategically with critical stakeholders at the global event.

Also speaking, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, said; “the country’s participation in the 81st UN General Assembly would focus on deepening reforms at the global body to ensure greater impact on member states, among other objectives.”

On their expectations from the high-level gathering, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, and his Kebbi State counterpart, Nasir Idris, said they would seek opportunities to open their states to global investments, particularly in solid minerals and other areas of mutual economic interest.

The Governors said; “the abundant solid mineral resources in Nasarawa and Kebbi states placed them in a strong position to attract international investors and promote economic development.”

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara also said he would attend the summit to explore global partnerships capable of attracting more investments to the state.

Govenror Fubara expressed optimism that Rivers State’s vast oil and gas resources would provide opportunities for meaningful engagements with potential investors during the summit.

The Governors said their participation was aimed at leveraging the international platform to promote their states, attract investments and create new economic opportunities for their people.