Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly. Shettima landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in the early hours of Monday, September 23, 2024, and was received by several dignitaries, including:
– Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar
– Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani
– Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa
– Nigerian diplomats
– UN officials
As directed by President Bola Tinubu, Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to this year’s UNGA and deliver the country’s national statement. He will also participate in various high-level meetings.
The 79th session of UNGA marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The highly anticipated Summit of the Future will address pressing challenges such as:
– Climate change
– Poverty
– Inequality
– Ongoing conflicts
– Global health crises
The UN Department of Global Communications will hold its flagship SDG Media Zone during the high-level week of September 23-27, featuring in-depth interviews and dialogues on global issues.
The Heads of State and Government will gather at UN Headquarters in New York on September 22-23 to address critical challenges and gaps in global governance exposed by recent global shocks. The summit aims to reaffirm commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals and the UN Charter while enhancing cooperation and laying the foundations for a reinvigorated multilateral system.
