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Africa

Shettima joins world leaders at UN General Assembly

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 12:34 UTC
Shettima joins world leaders at UN General Assembly
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Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to take part in the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Punch Nigeria reports that he will present Nigeria’s national position on Thursday, although the supplied material does not specify the issues or policies he will address.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has joined world leaders in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Punch Nigeria reports. Shettima is scheduled to deliver Nigeria’s national statement on Thursday. The statement will present the country’s position at the international gathering.

The available material does not set out the themes of the address or identify the specific issues Shettima is expected to raise. It also does not provide details of his meetings, the Nigerian delegation or the wider programme surrounding his participation. The report identifies the General Assembly appearance as the central part of Shettima’s visit.

Further information about Nigeria’s position was not included in the supplied source material.

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