Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), holding from Monday, September 22, to Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Shettima, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the week-long global event, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in the high-level general debates, and attend several side meetings. He will also unveil Nigeria’s new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and join discussions at the Global Champions Roundtable on Adequate and Affordable Housing.
According to his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President was received at the John F. Kennedy International Airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, and other senior Nigerian officials.
Speaking on Nigeria’s priorities at this year’s UNGA, Foreign Affairs Minister Tuggar said the country will champion the push for a United Nations Global Convention on Taxation as part of efforts to reform the global financial system. He added that Nigeria will also intensify its campaign for Africa’s permanent representation on the UN Security Council in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
Tuggar further noted that Nigeria will reiterate its positions on global peace and security, particularly in the Middle East, Eastern Congo, and Sudan, while highlighting the country’s contributions to over 60 UN peacekeeping operations.
Also speaking, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, stressed that Nigeria’s presence at UNGA will further reposition the nation as a key investment destination, with focus areas including solid minerals, agriculture, and skills-based education.
On her part, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olajumoke Oduwole, said Nigeria will host several side events, including a Nigeria Investment Day to showcase opportunities in priority sectors such as solid minerals, telecommunications, and technology.
She emphasized that Nigeria’s agenda at UNGA aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at driving economic reforms, sustainable development, and global partnerships.
