Stanley Nkwocha
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HAPPENING NOW: VP Shettima Arrives UN Headquarters For Opening Of 81st UNGA General Debate Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to attend the opening session of the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. VP Shettima, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the global gathering, is accompanied by senior members of the Nigerian delegation, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development and other senior officials. The General Debate opened with addresses by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and United States President Donald Trump, as world leaders began outlining their countries’ positions on major global issues. The session brings together Heads of State and Government to deliberate on peace and security, development, climate change, economic cooperation and reform of the international system.
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HAPPENING NOW: VP Shettima Departs New York For Abuja After UNGA 81 Engagements Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima has departed New York for Abuja after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
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HAPPENING NOW: VP Shettima Departs For UN General Assembly Hall Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed for the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York, where he will deliver Nigeria’s National Statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Senator Shettima is expected to outline Nigeria’s position on global peace and security, development, climate finance, technology, and a more equitable international order.
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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Tinubu Mandates VP Shettima To Lead Nigeria’s Delegation To 81st UNGA ** *Governors Fubara, Dauda Lawal, ministers, senior officials join delegation to New York 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, United States. VP Shettima will lead a high-level delegation comprising Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State; Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State; ministers and other senior government officials. The 81st UNGA General Debate will hold from September 22 to 28, 2026, under the theme, “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.” At the General Debate, Senator Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, outlining the country’s position and priorities on major global issues with implications for national development, peace and security, economic growth and international cooperation. The Vice President will also participate in high-level meetings during the UNGA week, including engagements on the Right to Development, climate action and other issues of strategic importance to Nigeria and the African continent. Senator Shettima is also expected to join other world leaders at the traditional reception for Heads of Delegation and participate in a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of other countries, international organisations and development partners on the sidelines of the General Assembly. The engagements will provide Nigeria an opportunity to advance President Tinubu’s economic diplomacy, deepen strategic partnerships and strengthen the country’s voice on reform of the global financial architecture, sustainable development, climate finance and multilateral cooperation. VP Shettima will return to Nigeria at the conclusion of his engagements in New York. Stanley Nkwocha Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President) 20th September, 2026.
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“Our message to Nigerians is to continue praying for peace and for mutual understanding amongst all Nigerians. And as we enter the political phase, there is a need for maturity, forbearance, and generosity of spirit in our political interactions,” Vice President Kashim Shettima said shortly after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Ramat Square Eid Ground in Maiduguri, Borno State, Wednesday. The Vice President urged political leaders and citizens alike to place national interest above personal or partisan considerations, stressing that unity and peaceful coexistence remain critical to sustaining the country’s democratic journey and development aspirations. He also called on Nigerians to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the government remains committed to building a more peaceful and prosperous nation for all citizens.
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Happening Now: The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima, who earlier today departed Abuja, has arrived in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a one-day working visit. Senator Shettima, who was received on arrival at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti, by the State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, and other top state officials, is billed to perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ). He will also commission the newly built Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along Old Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti. The Vice President will further commission the newly constructed 1.2-kilometre Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Flyover at Okeyinmi, Ado-Ekiti, one of the legacy projects of the Oyebanji administration. Today's one-day working visit is the second official visit of Vice President Shettima to the state. The first was in May 2024, when he inaugurated the Omisanjana–Deeper Life–Ajebandele Road and the MSME Clinic in Ado-Ekiti.
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HAPPENING NOW: VP Shettima Arrives Bharat Mandapam For BRICS Leaders’ Session Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for today’s session of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. VP Shettima was received by the host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the high-level deliberations involving leaders of BRICS member and partner countries. Also attending the summit are Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, among other heads of state and government. The session will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability and inclusive global growth, as Nigeria pushes for deeper economic partnerships and a stronger voice for the Global South.
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Happening Now... AS LOYAL DEPUTY SUBMITS PRESIDENT TINUBU'S NOMINATION FORM Touted as a most loyal deputy to his boss, Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre to officially submit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) APC Nigeria . The Vice President, whose vibrancy, loyalty, partnership, support, competence, and performance in his deputizing role have been publicly acknowledged and appreciated by his boss, was received at the venue by a cross-section of state governors, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, among other political heavyweights. Recall that the President and his vice polled over 8 million votes to emerge victorious in the 2023 general election. This stage marks the beginning of President Tinubu's quest for a fresh four-year term in office. May the Almighty God grant him victory.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima arrived Onicha-Oloha, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State to deliver the tribute and condolence message of President Bola Tinubu at the interment of the late Sir Israel Chinwuba Ogbue, father-in-law of Chief Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the UBA Group. He was received by Elumelu and his wife Awele as he delivered the President’s condolence message.
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RIGHT NOW: VP Shettima Heads To Rivers For Projects Commissioning Fresh from his two-week leave and back at work, Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima is departing the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Vice President will proceed to commission the 33.5-kilometre Elele–Egbeda–Omoku Dual Carriageway, one of the major infrastructure projects being inaugurated by the Rivers State Government. The road traverses Ikwerre, Emohua, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government areas and is scheduled for commissioning today, August 20. VP Shettima has hit the ground running, returning immediately to the business of national service and the Federal Government’s Government of Nigeria continuing engagement and collaboration with states on infrastructure and economic development.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Saudi Arabia earlier to perform Umrah and used the opportunity to pray at the sacred sites of Medina and Mecca. In Medina, VP Shettima visited the Prophet's Mosque, a site of immense spiritual significance attracting millions of Muslims worldwide. He prayed in Rawdah (Riyad Al Jannah), an incredibly revered area inside the mosque offering worshippers a profound spiritual experience. The Vice President used the opportunity to pray for the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's projects and programmes and for the good of all Nigerians.
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Happening Now: The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima , has arrived at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, for the opening session of Lagos Invest—an investment summit designed to connect investors with opportunities across key sectors of the Lagos economy. The Vice President, who is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the event, will deliver the keynote address. The Vice President was received on arrival by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State; Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State; Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State; Abia State Governor, Alex Otti; the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele; the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN; members of the Diplomatic Corps, captains of industry, among others. The summit, which features other high-profile speakers and participants, is structured to drive partnerships that translate into measurable economic outcomes, and targeting over ₦4 trillion in investment opportunities.
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"I ask all Nigerians, I beseech all our countrymen, irrespective of differences in political affiliation, religious persuasions, or sectional background, to support this nomination and, by the special grace of God, the candidacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027." --- Excerpt from the speech of Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre when he officially submitted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) APC Nigeria.
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Happening Now Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima has arrived in Kuje, Abuja, to commission the massive Kuje Road Project at the Kuje Intersection on the Airport Expressway. The development comes nearly 24 hours after he commissioned the newly constructed Arterial N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Road), stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III (RRIII) in Dape District. Both projects were executed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President, who is renowned for laying the progressive blueprint that transformed Lagos State into Nigeria's commercial and industrial hub, stormed the area to reassure residents of his administration's ongoing efforts to open up the FCT for seamless socio-economic development, as envisioned in the Abuja Master Plan.
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