Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, returned to Abuja after representing Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, the United States of America (U.S.A).
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, announced this in a statement last night.
The statement said Shettima presented Nigeria’s National Statement at the General Debate and engaged in several bilateral meetings and sideline events during the event.
The Vice President’s visit was deemed a success, with Nigeria securing $600,000 in donations for flood relief and health initiatives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The U.S Chamber of Commerce also committed $320 million to support Nigeria’s economic development.
Shettima also met with the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres at the global body’s headquarters in New York, where they discussed key issues affecting Nigeria and the global community.
The Vice President will join President Tinubu to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, participating in various events scheduled for the occasion.
