President Bola Tinubu has officially directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on his behalf.
According to a statement signed by the president’s special adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, this decision follows Tinubu’s recent return from trips to China and the United Kingdom.
The president opting to remain in Nigeria to address pressing domestic issues, including the aftermath of the recent flooding.
Vice President Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation and is expected to deliver the country’s national address at the General Assembly, participate in key side events, and hold bilateral meetings.
Dockaysworld had reported yesterday that the president might skip the UNGA session, and this has now been confirmed.
The General Debate, under the theme “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations,” will run from September 24 to 28, 2024.
