Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the African Union Summit focused on water management and sanitation in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has set off from Abuja to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit. Announced by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, the trip highlights Nigeria's active participation in continental governance and leadership.
The AU Summit will center on the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063," a vital framework aimed at promoting sustainable development across Africa. Discussions will likely focus on initiatives that enhance water resource management and improve sanitation systems, reflecting a critical response to the continent's pressing challenges in these areas.
While in Addis Ababa, Shettima is expected to join fellow African leaders for the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of State and Government, alongside the 30th General Assembly, which is a platform for collaborative decision-making. This gathering signifies not only Nigeria's commitment to addressing shared challenges but also its role in advocating for effective solutions to achieve the AU's development agenda.
