Korede Abdullah 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima has left New York for Germany after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
According to his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha Nkwocha in a statement on Sunday, Shettima will meet with Deutsche Bank executives in Berlin to explore financing and partnership opportunities for Nigeria’s development projects.
At UNGA 80, the Vice President spotlighted Nigeria’s global ambitions, pressing for a permanent UN Security Council seat and showcasing a $200 billion energy transition investment opportunity to international investors.
He also deepened ties with the United Kingdom on trade, migration, and defence, while engaging the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education partnerships.
Delivering Tinubu’s national statement, Shettima demanded reforms at the United Nations, Africa’s ownership of its $700 billion mineral wealth, and stronger global support for digital inclusion.
“Shettima’s presence in Germany signals continuity of Nigeria’s economic diplomacy drive,” Nkwocha said, adding that the trip aims to secure investment flows and expand Nigeria’s access to international development finance.
He will return to Nigeria after concluding engagements in Germany.
The Vice President’s shuttle diplomacy underscores Nigeria’s bid to position itself as a strategic hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market
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