Ojukwu, Ibrahim, Brief Shettima on Nigeria’s Priorities, Focus At 81st UNGA in New York

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday received a comprehensive brief on Nigeria's participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, formally briefed the Vice President on key areas of priority for the country and expectations from stakeholders and citizens during the meeting. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the briefing session, Senior Special Assistant to President on Media and Communications, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, said Nigeria will build on its position at the last meeting of global leaders, where it strongly canvassed for a holistic reform of the global body's contributions to the development of third world countries. He noted that when the 81st session formally opens, the Vice President will lead Nigeria's delegation.

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