Shettima to Represent Nigeria at CHOGM 2024 in Samoa

Shettima Leads Nigeria to CHOGM 2024

“In line with the Agreed Memorandum on the Establishment and Functions of the Commonwealth Secretariat...”

VP Shettima leads Nigeria's delegation to CHOGM 2024, focusing on investment, development and global cooperation.

President Bola Tinubu has assigned Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This pivotal event, scheduled to take place from October 21 to 26, will bring together world leaders from 56 member countries, including King Charles of England.

CHOGM 2024 Objectives:

Electing the Next Commonwealth Secretary-General: Nigeria and other member countries will converge to choose the next leader of the Commonwealth.

Addressing Global Challenges: Discussions will center around the global economy, environmental concerns, and security issues.

Theme: “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth”

The theme will focus on four key areas:

Resilience: Building capacity to withstand global challenges

Unlocking Potential: Harnessing the strengths of member countries

Leveraging the Commonwealth Advantage: Maximizing benefits of membership

Fostering a Connected, Digital Commonwealth: Enhancing digital connectivity among member nations

“In line with the Agreed Memorandum on the Establishment and Functions of the Commonwealth Secretariat (revised 2022) and the principle of regional rotation, the next Commonwealth Secretary-General will come from the Africa Region.

“The candidates for the role are from Lesotho, Ghana, and The Gambia, while Nigeria will have a major role to play as the largest African member in this regard,” a statement from Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the president on media and communications, read.

Vice President Kashim Shettima's trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa is packed with exciting opportunities for Nigeria. He's set to leverage the Commonwealth Business Forum to draw in investors and boost Nigeria's economy. But that's not all - he'll also be participating in the People's Forum, where he'll engage with global leaders on pressing development issues.

Highlights of VP Shettima's CHOGM Agenda:

Commonwealth Business Forum: Attract investors to Nigeria and explore business opportunities

People's Forum: Discuss development issues with global leaders

Bilateral Meetings: Foster collaborations and partnerships with other nations

Executive Sessions: Contribute to high-level discussions shaping the Commonwealth's future

By attending CHOGM, VP Shettima aims to showcase Nigeria's potential and strengthen its position within the Commonwealth. This trip is a fantastic chance for Nigeria to make its mark on the global stage and build meaningful connections with other member countries.