Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, holding from July 27 to 29.
Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice-President), made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Nkwocha said Shettima would join other global leaders at the high-level event on advancing the transformation of the coffee value chain, roundtables, and meetings aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s food security drive.
He also stated that the summit would bring together global leaders to reflect on progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and to accelerate commitments towards building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
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Similarly, Shettima is expected to participate in other events on the sidelines of the summit, designed to spotlight real-world examples of food systems transformation, promote knowledge exchange, and foster partnerships.
According to Nkwocha, this aims to inspire collective action through evidence-based solutions and creative expression.
“One of the events on the sidelines of the summit is a ministerial roundtable on public finance, trade, and responsible investment to accelerate the transition, field trips, and networking sessions,” he added.
Nkwocha further noted that Shettima had outlined three key objectives for Nigeria’s delegation:
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Positioning Nigeria as a thought leader on African food systems reform;
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Leveraging international partnerships aligned with domestic priorities; and
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Advancing a private sector-led model for continental food transformation.
He added that the summit is being organised in collaboration with the United Nations and the governments of Ethiopia and Italy.
The Vice-President is expected back in Nigeria after his participation in the summit’s activities.
