Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after leading the country’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the high-level global gathering, Mr Shettima delivered President Bola Tinubu’s National Statement at the General Debate, championing key structural reforms across international institutions.
Details of the official engagement were outlined in the official delegation reports, highlighting Nigeria’s renewed diplomatic push on multiple fronts. The Vice President pressed for a comprehensive restructuring of the UN Security Council, insisting on permanent representation for African nations to reflect contemporary global realities.
Alongside the demand for Security Council expansion, the Nigerian delegation advocated for fairer global financing architectures, stronger international support for climate action, and deeper multilateral cooperation to address persistent economic and security challenges facing developing nations.
Diplomatic Engagements and Institutional Reforms
Nigeria’s stance at UNGA 81 builds on longstanding positions held by successive administrations regarding the governance structure of the United Nations. Mr Shettima argued that current global financial systems disproportionately burden developing economies, restricting their capacity to invest in sustainable growth and climate adaptation infrastructure.
The federal government maintained that inclusive multilateralism remains essential for resolving transnational crises, ranging from debt distress to food security. The delegation engaged with various international partners on the sidelines of the assembly to advance bilateral cooperation and secure technical and financial backing for domestic economic reforms.
Following his return, the Vice President is expected to brief the Federal Executive Council on the outcomes of the diplomatic mission and oversee the implementation of partnerships forged during the UN sessions.
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