Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Delegation to 81st UN General Assembly
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States, after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu mandated him to represent Nigeria at the high-level international gathering. The development was announced on Sunday, September 20, 2026, by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President. Shettima will lead a high-level delegation that includes Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, ministers and other senior government officials. The 81st United Nations General Assembly General Debate is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 28, 2026. This year’s session is being held under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.” During the General Debate, Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement, presenting the...