Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda, Angola.
Shettima returned to Abuja on Monday after concluding his engagements at the high-level summit, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha.
Shettima Delivers Nigeria’s Position
During the summit, Shettima represented Nigeria in discussions focused on peace, security and conflict resolution across Africa.
According to Nkwocha, Nigeria called for stronger African-led mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, as well as urgent continental action against recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks targeting Africans and other nationals in South Africa.
The Vice President's participation was part of Nigeria's continued involvement in efforts to strengthen peace and security mechanisms across the continent.
Nigeria Backs Luanda Action Plan
Nigeria also backed the Luanda Action Plan during the summit.
The country called for sustainable financing of Africa's peace and security architecture and urged stronger collective responsibility among AU member states.
Nigeria further advocated greater African ownership of solutions to conflicts affecting the continent rather than relying excessively on external intervention.
Shettima Returns to Abuja
Shettima travelled to Luanda on Saturday to represent President Tinubu at the summit.
He was accompanied by senior government, defence and security officials, who participated in various engagements during the visit.
The Nigerian delegation also interacted with members of the Nigerian community in Angola, where officials discussed concerns affecting Nigerians living in the country.
Following the conclusion of his official engagements, Shettima returned to Abuja, marking the end of Nigeria's participation in the summit.
The Vice President's return comes as Nigeria continues to push for stronger African cooperation in addressing insecurity, preventing conflicts and strengthening the continent's capacity to manage its own peace and security challenges.