Shettima Receives Briefing on Nigeria’s Priorities at 81st UN General Assembly

Shettima Receives Briefing on Nigeria’s Priorities at 81st UN General Assembly

Vice President Kashim Shettima has received a comprehensive briefing on Nigeria’s priorities and expectations ahead of the high-level engagements at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

The briefing was delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said Nigeria would use the global gathering to advance its national interests and build on its advocacy for reforms within the United Nations.

He said Vice President Shettima, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the General Assembly, would present the President’s message on various issues, including Nigeria’s push for permanent representation on the UN Security Council. The Presidency has confirmed that Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement.

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, said the country’s participation would focus on deepening reforms at the global body and promoting outcomes that would have meaningful impact on member states.

The 81st UN General Assembly is being held under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.” The General Debate is scheduled for September 22–26 and September 28, 2026.

Beyond the federal government’s diplomatic priorities, governors attending the high-level gathering said they would use the international platform to seek investment and development partnerships for their respective states.

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, and Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, said they were particularly interested in attracting international investments into solid minerals and other areas of economic development, citing the resources available in their states.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said his participation was aimed at exploring global partnerships and investment opportunities, particularly in view of the state’s oil and gas resources.

The governors said their participation was intended to promote their states internationally, attract investments and create new economic opportunities for their people.

Also present at the briefing were Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning Doris Uzoka-Anite, among other senior government officials.

Shettima Receives Briefing on Nigeria’s Priorities at 81st UN General Assembly