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79th UNGA: VP Shettima Departs Abuja For New York

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The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York at the behest of President Bola Tinubu.

President Tinubu had last week directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum, while he focuses on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster.

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During the session, the Vice President, according to a release issued by his media aide, Kingsley Nkwocha, will deliver Nigeria’s national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings.

The high-level General Debate themed, “Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations,” is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 28, 2024.

President Bola Tinubu has assured that Nigeria will continue to implement joint activities with its international partners to ensure that cyber criminals and organised crime groups who are reportedly involved in transnational car thefts are deprived of the benefits and ease of their illegal activities in Nigeria.

While reiterating these new plans, Tinubu has directed the security and law enforcement agencies—including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Nigeria Police Force, NPF, and Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, to intensify efforts in cracking down on individuals in possession of and trafficking in stolen vehicles.

The president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said on Sunday that Tinubu is of the belief that one of the most effective tools available to law enforcement agencies is denying criminals the proceeds from their illicit activities.

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