Tinubu Appoints Shettima to Represent Nigeria at UNGA

WHO:

Daily Trust - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed his absence from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Punch Newspapers - Vice President Kashim Shettima has been appointed to lead Nigeria's delegation at the UNGA.

WHAT:

Daily Trust - President Tinubu has mandated Vice President Shettima to represent Nigeria at the UNGA.

Punch Newspapers - Shettima's leadership of the delegation is a direct result of Tinubu's absence.

WHERE:

Daily Trust - The event is taking place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

WHEN:

Punch Newspapers - The UNGA is scheduled to occur from September 19 to September 26, 2026.

WHY:

Daily Trust - President Tinubu's absence is due to unspecified reasons, leading to the appointment of Shettima.

HOW:

Punch Newspapers - The appointment of Shettima was made through a formal mandate from President Tinubu.

(UPDATED September 21, 2026 14:00 UTC)

President Tinubu has confirmed that he will not be attending the United Nations General Assembly, leading to the appointment of Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the event. Shettima's leadership of the delegation comes as a direct result of Tinubu's absence, which is due to unspecified reasons. The UNGA is taking place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City from September 19 to September 26, 2026.