Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima says the country will be guided by its national interests and continue to support multilateral engagement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). He presents the approach as a way to participate constructively with other countries and institutions while safeguarding Nigeria’s priorities.
According to multiple Nigerian outlets, Shettima frames Nigeria’s position around firm engagement with partners and alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s call for a global system that gives developing countries a stronger voice. While the reporting focuses on Nigeria’s intended stance at UNGA81, the outlets largely agree on the core message: Nigeria seeks influence through multilateral diplomacy, with national interest as the guiding principle.
