By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Thursday departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.
According to a statement released by his Media Assistant, Stanley Nkwocha, the high-level summit will centre on the theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”
The discussions are expected to drive stronger continental commitments toward sustainable water management, improved sanitation infrastructure, and long-term development goals across Africa.
During his stay, Shettima will join other African leaders at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and the 30th General Assembly, scheduled for February 14 and 15, 2026.
Beyond the main sessions, the Vice President is also expected to participate in strategic side events and hold bilateral meetings with political and business leaders.
These engagements aim to deepen Nigeria’s diplomatic ties, expand economic cooperation, and strengthen partnerships across the continent.
Shettima is accompanied by several cabinet ministers and senior government officials and is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his official assignments.
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