VP Shettima Jets To New York For UNGA79 [PHOTOS]

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Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, departed Abuja, the nation's capital, for New York, the United States, to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

According to a statement by the Vice President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, the trip is “at the behest of President Bola Tinubu.' During the session, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria's national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.

The high-level General Debate themed, 'Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations,' is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 28, 2024. Recall that President Tinubu had directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum while he focused on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.

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