The Vice President will represent President Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Luanda, Angola.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU)Â .
The high-level summit, which is scheduled to focus on critical strategies for conflict prevention and resolution, will bring together African leaders to discuss practical solutions to regional security challenges . The meeting also aims to strengthen continental mechanisms for preventing conflicts, resolving disputes and sustaining peace amid security challenges across Africa .
CDA News Nigeria gathered that Shettima, who is accompanied by senior defence and security officials, is expected to deliver President Tinubu’s address at the summit, outlining Nigeria’s position on the issues under consideration . Nigeria, which has played a strategic role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution in the region, is expected to reaffirm its commitment to continental peace and stability .
The Vice President’s participation reinforces Nigeria’s continued role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution across Africa . According to a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima will return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Angola .
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