Shettima Departs Abuja For AU Summit In Angola

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 (AU).

The development was disclosed on Saturday, by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.

Nkwocha said Shettima would join other African leaders and key stakeholders at the summit, which is expected to focus on strategies for conflict resolution and efforts to promote lasting peace and stability across the continent.

According to him, discussions at the gathering will centre on practical solutions to regional security challenges and ways of strengthening collective mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.

“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,” Nkwocha said.

He noted that Nigeria has continued to play a significant role in peacebuilding and conflict resolution across Africa and beyond.

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The country is expected to contribute to discussions on strengthening continental frameworks for preventing conflicts, resolving disputes and sustaining peace in different parts of the continent.

Nkwocha added that the Vice President, who is accompanied by senior defence and security officials, will deliver President Tinubu’s address at the summit.

The address is expected to outline Nigeria’s position on the key issues under consideration and reaffirm the country’s commitment to promoting peace, security and stability across Africa.

Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Angola.