Nigerian Leadership Takes Prominent Role at 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu Democracy Newsline Newspaper.
September 24th 2025
On Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, the Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, alongside the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and other senior Nigerian officials, accompanied Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON to the General Debate meeting held at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York, United States of America.
The meeting formed part of the plenary sessions during the week-long 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an annual gathering that brings together world leaders and diplomats to deliberate on critical global issues.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, led the Nigerian delegation, reinforcing Nigeria’s commitment to active and strategic participation in the international community. His presence underlined Nigeria’s resolve to engage constructively in multilateral diplomacy, contributing to efforts aimed at promoting peace, security, sustainable development, and international cooperation.
The accompaniment of the Honourable Minister of Defence and the Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the synergy between Nigeria’s defence and foreign policy objectives. Their participation in the event reflects Nigeria’s holistic approach to tackling complex challenges such as regional security threats, counterterrorism, economic recovery, and climate change.
Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON, flanked by the Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, arrive at the General Assembly Hall for the General Debate meeting of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Tuesday, 23rd September 2025.
The 80th UNGA session is particularly significant, as it takes place amid ongoing global shifts in geopolitical dynamics, rising humanitarian crises, and the urgent need for renewed international solidarity. Nigeria’s delegation used this platform to advocate for stronger cooperation on issues affecting Africa and the developing world, emphasizing the continent’s role in shaping a just and sustainable global order.
Vice President Shettima’s leadership of the Nigerian delegation not only symbolizes continuity in Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities but also signals the country’s ambition to assert greater influence in shaping international decisions that impact peace and development worldwide.
The presence of Nigeria’s top officials at the General Debate meeting reiterates the country’s active voice on the global stage and its commitment to multilateralism, partnership, and dialogue.
