Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for United States to attend the 79th Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which is scheduled to be held from September 24 to September 28, 2024.
Gatekeepers News reports that President Tinubu had earlier directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum.
The vice president is to focus on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.
He is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.
The event is themed, “Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations”.
