President Tinubu Skips UN General Assembly, Sends Vice President Shettima
President Bola Tinubu has opted not to attend this year’s 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Instead, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the global event.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, it was explained that Tinubu, who recently returned from trips to China and the UK, will remain in Nigeria to focus on pressing domestic issues. The president is particularly concerned with addressing the aftermath of recent flooding that has impacted various parts of the country.
Vice President Shettima will represent Nigeria at UNGA 79, where he is expected to deliver the country’s national address, participate in high-level meetings, and hold bilateral talks with other world leaders.
This year’s General Debate, themed “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for peace, sustainable development, and human dignity,” is scheduled to run from Tuesday, September 24 to Saturday, September 28, 2024.
