Shettima Departs Abuja to Represent President Tinubu at 2026 AU Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.
The Summit, themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” will focus on strengthening continental commitments to sustainable water management, improved sanitation systems, and the broader development objectives outlined in the AU’s Agenda 2063 framework.
While in Addis Ababa, the Vice President will join other African leaders at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of State and Government, as well as the 30th General Assembly scheduled to hold on February 14 and 15, 2026.
He is also expected to participate in key side events aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships across the continent.
The AU Summit brings together leaders from member states to deliberate on pressing regional issues and chart a collective path toward sustainable development and strengthened cooperation across Africa.
Shettima Departs Abuja to Represent President Tinubu at 2026 AU Summit