Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA

The Punch | 20-09-2026 03:23pm |

President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The delegation will include Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State, ministers, and other senior government officials. The 81st UNGA General Debate will hold from September 22 to 28, 2026, under the theme, 'Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.' Shettima will deliver Nigeria's national statement at the General Debate.

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