Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation.

Shettima was accompanied by senior Nigerian officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development.

The General Debate opened with addresses by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and United States President Donald Trump as world leaders began presenting their countries’ positions on major global issues.

The high-level session brings together Heads of State and Government to discuss key issues including international peace and security, economic development, climate change, global cooperation and reforms to the international system. Shettima is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement during the gathering.