Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, meets Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan over her bid for the next United Nations Secretary-General. The meeting takes place shortly before Shettima returns to Nigeria, according to a post on his official X account.
In the remarks shared by Shettima, Nigeria’s approach to candidates for the UN’s top job is said to be guided by “equity, justice, and fairness.” He indicates that Nigeria would support a candidate committed to advancing Africa’s interests globally, including better representation for Africa in international institutions and stronger multilateral cooperation.
One source adds that Shettima frames Grynspan’s candidacy in the context of Nigeria’s ties with Latin America and the importance of gender inclusion. Both outlets report that Shettima thanks Grynspan for seeking Nigeria’s perspective and highlights a shared historical background between the two countries and their regions.
