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Kashim Shettima, Nigeria’s Vice President is reportedly back in Abuja after representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York.
His arrival had been announced by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement on Sunday.
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While in New York, the Vice President presented Nigeria’s National Statement at the General Debate.
He was engaged in bilateral meetings and numerous sideline events that took place at the General Assembly.
“VP Shettima will proceed to join President Bola Tinubu to mark some events put together as part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary,” the statement added.
In other news, President Bola Tinubu and some state governors have on Saturday mourned the death of the Akwa Ibom State first lady, Mrs. Patience Umo. Eno while also sending in their condolences as well.
Her passage was contained in a government release by the state government.
It was signed by the commissioner for information, Comrade Iniobong Ememobong,
President Bola Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, commiserated with the family, government and the people of Akwa Ibom on the incident and joined them in mourning the state’s first lady.
He described Patience Eno as ordained gospel minister who embodied humility, resilience, and loyalty.
Tinubu’s wife, Remi, also extended condolences to the governor, children, family and people of Akwa Ibom on the death.
In a statement, she said the late Patience was a God-fearing remarkable woman, full of grace and compassion, and committed to her family, people of the state and the nation.
Similarly, the chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, expressed sympathy over the death.
Isma’ila Uba Misilli, the director general press affairs to Governor Yahaya, in a statement described Mrs Eno as a woman of great virtue, a loving mother, and a pillar of strength to her family and the state.
