Tinubu sends Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation at 80th UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States, taking place from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025.

The Vice President will join world leaders at the opening ceremony marking the UN’s 80th anniversary on September 22 at the UN headquarters, before participating in the high-level general debates scheduled to run from Tuesday, September 23 to Sunday, September 28.

According to a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Tinubu on Wednesday, September 24, between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. 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 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., where Nigeria is expected to announce its new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.

“Senator Shettima is also slated to attend the high-level roundtable of the Global Champions on Adequate and Affordable Housing to be hosted by the President of Kenya on September 24 and attend to other bilateral meetings and events.

“After attending UNGA, the Vice President will leave for Frankfurt, Germany, where he is slated to meet with officials of the Deutche Bank before returning to Nigeria,” the statement read.