UNGA 2024: Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kassim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) taking place at the United Nations headquarters in New York, United States of America.
President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the United Kingdom, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.
At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.
The high-level General Debate, with 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 Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024.
The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, serving as its main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ. Currently in its 78th session, its powers, composition, functions, and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter
