President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York, United States of America.
Senator Shettima, who is scheduled to join other leaders at the global event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, slated for Monday, September 22, at the UN headquarters in New York, will also join other dignitaries at the high-level general debates from Tuesday, September 23 to Sunday 28.
On behalf of President Tinubu, Shettima will also deliver Nigeria’s national statement on Wednesday, September 24, between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm, New York time.
Besides, the Vice President will attend a special event on Climate for Heads of State and Government to be hosted by the UN Secretary-General on Wednesday, September 24, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, where Nigeria is expected to announce its new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.