Why VP Shettima is representing Tinubu at UNGA — Mohammed Idris

By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, explaining that Shettima would deliver Nigeria’s national statement and participate in high-level meetings and bilateral engagements with world leaders, international organisations and development partners.
Idris said Nigeria would be “fully and effectively represented” throughout the high-level session, stressing that the Vice President would carry the ...