Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Sunday left Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit, scheduled to hold from July 27 to 29, 2025.
The high-level summit will bring together global leaders to review progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and accelerate commitments toward building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
During the summit, Shettima will participate in key discussions, including a high-level event on advancing the transformation of the coffee value chain. He will also engage in roundtables and meetings aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s food security agenda.
Additionally, the Vice President will attend side events designed to showcase practical examples of food systems transformation, facilitate knowledge exchange, and foster partnerships to drive evidence-based solutions.
One of the key side events includes a ministerial roundtable on public finance, trade, and responsible investment to accelerate food systems transition, alongside field trips and networking sessions.
At a recent briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit, Shettima outlined Nigeria’s three key objectives for the summit: Positioning Nigeria as a thought leader in African food systems reform; Leveraging international partnerships aligned with domestic priorities; Advancing a private sector-led model for continental food transformation.
The summit is being organized in collaboration with the United Nations and the governments of Ethiopia and Italy.
Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the summit’s activities.