Shettima hits New York for UNGA 79
Vice-President Kashim Shettima being received by Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs on arrival New York
Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Salisu Sani-Idris
Vice-President Kashim Shettima touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York in the early hours of Monday to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The spokesperson for the Vice President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement said hs boss was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; and Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani on his arrival in New York.
Others were the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa; Nigerian diplomats, UN officials and many others.
Nkwocha, in the statement recalled that President Bola Tinubu had asked Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to this year’s UNGA.
He added that the vice-president would deliver Nigeria’s national statement and participate in various high-level meetings.
The 79th session of UNGA marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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The highly anticipated Summit of the Future to be held during UNGA, underscores the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation.
It will address pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty and inequality, while also tackling the impacts of ongoing conflicts and global health crises.
The UN Department of Global Communications will hold its flagship SDG Media Zone during the high-level week 23-27 September, with impactful in-depth interviews and dialogues on global issues that matter to people everywhere.
The Heads of State and Government will gather at UN Headquarters in New York on 22-23 Sept. to address the critical challenges and gaps in global governance exposed by recent global shocks.
The summit aims to reaffirm commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Charter while enhancing cooperation and laying the foundations for a reinvigorated multilateral system.
The summit will result in a negotiated Pact for the Future, an action-oriented document aimed to bolster global cooperation and adapt to current challenges effectively for the benefit of all and for future generations.
In addition, the Secretary-General of the United Nations is convening the Summit of the Future Action Days on 20 and 21 September to generate additional opportunities for the engagement of all the actors. (NAN)
