Shettima Briefed On Nigeria's UNGA Priorities As Governors Pitch States For Investment

Vice President Kashim Shettima has received a comprehensive brief on Nigeria’s participation in the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, and Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Jimoh Ibrahim.

Speaking with journalists after the session, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, said Nigeria will build on its previous position at the global body, where it strongly canvassed for a holistic reform of the UN’s contributions to developing countries.

He noted that when the session formally opens, the Vice President will present President Tinubu’s message across different sectors, including Nigeria’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim said the country’s participation would be anchored on deepening reforms at the global body to ensure significant impact on member states, among other strategic objectives for the session.

On their expectations from the gathering, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule and Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris said they were seeking opportunities to open their states to global investments, particularly in solid minerals.

The governors said the abundant mineral resources in their states placed them in a strong position to attract international investors and promote economic development at home.

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said he was attending the summit to explore global partnerships capable of attracting more investment to his state, expressing optimism that Rivers State’s oil and gas resources would draw meaningful engagement.

The governors said their participation was aimed at leveraging the international platform to promote their states and create new economic opportunities for their people.

Also present at the briefing were Governors AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman of Kwara and Babagana Zulum of Borno, alongside Ministers Dele Alake, Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim and Doris Uzoka Anite.

By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed