New York / Abuja — Nigeria’s presence at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York goes beyond Vice President Kashim Shettima’s national statement. The country has sent a diverse delegation of Governors and Ministers tasked with advancing President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Blueprint across different policy fronts — from investment and innovation to security and diplomacy.
This year’s theme — “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity” — provides a platform for Nigeria’s leaders to promote reforms, woo investors, and assert Africa’s place in global decision-making.
Vice President Shettima Leads the Charge
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Tinubu, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement at the General Debate on September 24. His engagements include:
Announcing Nigeria’s updated climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Addressing a Global Champions Roundtable on Housing.
Leading bilateral talks with investors on agriculture, solid minerals, and technology.
Advocating for reforms in global taxation and Nigeria’s long-standing demand for a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council.
“Nigeria will not just be a participant but a shaper of the new global order,” Shettima declared before departing Abuja.
Governors Bring State-Level Voices
Governor Uba Sani (Kaduna State)
Governor Uba Sani is slated to deliver a keynote at a side event themed: “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Blueprint for Sustainable Growth.”
He will also hold bilateral meetings with investors to promote Kaduna’s solid minerals, agriculture, and skills-based education.
Sani’s message: “Nigeria’s states must be engines of growth, not passive recipients of federal allocation.”
Other Governors
While Kaduna takes the spotlight, other participating Governors from Lagos, Ogun, Borno, Akwa Ibom are expected to engage in:
State-focused investment pitches to diaspora communities and global investors.
Panels on subnational development, showcasing how states can align their policies with the Renewed Hope reforms.
Promoting regional assets — from agriculture in the Middle Belt to tourism in Cross River.
Their role is to show that opportunities in Nigeria extend beyond Lagos and Abuja.
Ministers Driving Sectoral Agendas
Foreign Affairs: Amb. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar
Minister Tuggar is spearheading Nigeria’s multilateral diplomacy. His tasks include:
Advocating for UN Security Council reform under the Ezulwini Consensus.
Reinforcing Nigeria’s stance on multilateral tax frameworks.
Holding high-level meetings on peace and conflict zones (Sudan, Gaza, Eastern Congo).
Industry, Trade & Investment: Dr. Jumoke Oduwole
Oduwole will host a Nigeria Investment Day side event, targeting investors in:
Solid minerals
Telecommunications
Manufacturing & technology
She will present Nigeria’s regulatory and trade reforms as proof that the business environment is improving.
Innovation, Science & Technology: Uche Nnaji
Minister Nnaji will engage with tech firms, incubators, and research partners. His brief:
Showcase Nigeria’s digital transformation efforts.
Pitch Nigeria as a destination for R&D and digital infrastructure investment.
Emphasize innovation as a tool for youth employment and agricultural productivity.
Defence: Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
The Defence Minister will represent Nigeria in discussions on global peace and regional security. He is expected to:
Strengthen defence cooperation agreements.
Position Nigeria as a key peacekeeping contributor.
Advocate for greater international support against terrorism and piracy in West Africa.
Why It Matters
Nigeria’s strategy at UNGA 80 rests on broad representation. While the Vice President sets the national tone, ministers and governors break down the Renewed Hope agenda into sectoral and subnational priorities.
Investors see a coherent message: reforms are not just federal rhetoric but are being implemented across ministries and states.
Global partners hear Africa’s voice: Nigeria is pushing for structural reforms at the UN, not symbolic gestures.
Regions gain visibility: Governors showcase that prosperity is possible outside Lagos, encouraging decentralised growth.
Conclusion
From the Vice President to Governors and key Ministers, Nigeria’s delegation at UNGA 80 signals that the country wants to be a driver of global conversations while anchoring reforms at home. The Renewed Hope blueprint is not just about policies on paper — it is about mobilising partnerships that can translate into real growth and local prosperity.
As one senior diplomat put it: “Nigeria is not coming to New York to observe; we are here to shape the conversation.”
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Investment & Economic Growth
“Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA 80 has demonstrated that investment is no longer just about oil or one sector,” said Dr. Gloria Fraser MFR, President of the National Patriots and an International Governance Consultant. “We are presenting a diversified economy — agriculture in Kaduna, digital innovation in Lagos, solid minerals in Plateau, and aviation in Akwa Ibom. This is the kind of sectoral richness investors need to see. It tells the world that Nigeria is open for business across all regions and industries, not just in traditional hubs.”
Democracy & Governance
“This delegation is also a reminder that Nigeria’s strength lies in her democracy,” Dr. Fraser observed. “The inclusion of governors, ministers, and agencies shows that governance is being decentralized, transparent, and participatory. That aligns with the values of the United Nations itself, and it is a message our partners want to hear: Nigeria is deepening democracy while pursuing development.”
UN Reform & Nigeria’s Global Role
Dr. Fraser emphasized Nigeria’s wider mission: “At UNGA 80, Nigeria is not just asking for partnerships — we are shaping the conversation on global reforms. From climate financing to fair trade rules, our delegation is saying that Africa’s largest democracy deserves a stronger voice. This is how Nigeria moves from being a participant to being a real influencer in the UN system.”
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