President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Gatekeepers News reports that senior special assistant to the president on media and communications, Stanley Nkwocha announced this through a statement released on Sunday.
As part of the activities during the meeting, member countries of commonwealth will elect the next secretary-general of the association at the meeting.
Nkwocha said, “VP Shettima will join King Charles of England and other world leaders from 56 member countries at the first CHOGM to be held in the Pacific small island of Apia, Samoa from October 21 to 26.”
“They will deliberate on the theme, “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.”
The presidential aide noted that the theme will focus on resilience, unlocking potential, leveraging the Commonwealth advantage, and fostering a connected, digital Commonwealth for member countries.
He added, “VP Shettima and other world leaders will consolidate the progress made at CHOGM 2022. They will deliberate on the global economy, environmental, and security challenges.”
“The goal is to discuss how Commonwealth countries can work together to build resilience, boost trade, innovation, and growth, and empower the Commonwealth’s 1.5 billion young people for a more peaceful and sustainable future.”
“In line with the Agreed Memorandum on the Establishment and Functions of the Commonwealth Secretariat (revised 2022) and the principle of regional rotation, the next Commonwealth Secretary-General will come from the Africa Region.”
“The candidates for the role are from Lesotho, Ghana, and The Gambia, while Nigeria will have a major role to play as the largest African member in this regard.”
It is expected that the Vice president harnesses the Commonwealth Business Forum to attract investors to Nigeria.
Shettima will also participate in People’s Forum, engage with global leaders on development issues, and attend bilateral meetings and executive sessions.
