Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.<\/p>\n
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.<\/p>\n
The statement read, \u201cVice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres\u2019 commendation for Nigeria\u2019s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe also showcased Nigeria\u2019s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu\u2019s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and \u201cdemanded Africa\u2019s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area\u2019s $3.4 trillion market.<\/p>\n
\u201cVP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.\u201d<\/p>\n
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.<\/p>\n
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.<\/p>\n
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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