Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.
Shettima’s trip was announced on Saturday in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.
The summit is expected to bring together African leaders and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing conflicts and promoting sustainable peace and stability across the continent.
Nkwocha said the Vice President would participate in deliberations on regional security challenges and efforts to strengthen mechanisms for preventing and resolving conflicts.
“Senator Shettima will join African leaders and other key stakeholders converging on the Angolan capital to discuss practical solutions to regional security challenges and strengthen collective efforts towards conflict prevention and resolution,” the statement said.
Nigeria is expected to use the summit to reiterate its role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution across Africa, while contributing to discussions on improving continental mechanisms for preventing disputes and sustaining peace.
According to the statement, Shettima will also deliver President Tinubu’s address at the high-level meeting, presenting Nigeria’s position on the issues under consideration.
“Senator Shettima will deliver President Tinubu’s address at the summit, outlining Nigeria’s position on the issues under consideration and reaffirming the country’s commitment to peace and stability across the continent,” it added.
The Vice President is accompanied by senior defence and security officials.
He is expected to return to Nigeria after completing his engagements in Angola.
