VP Shettima Jets Out Of Nigeria To Cote d’Ivoire

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima departed from Abuja on Wednesday, heading to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.

Naija News understands that the second Nigerian citizen is scheduled to participate in the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources 2024 conference.

This significant event is scheduled to take place from November 27 to December 2, 2024, at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre.

According to a statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Shettima’s trip is made possible through an invitation from Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice President, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné.

The statement, titled ‘VP Shettima Leaves For Abidjan, To Attend SIREXE 2024 Opening Ceremony,’ highlights the importance of the SIREXE conference, which is organized by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and aims to address “Policies and Strategy for the Sustainable Development of the Extractive and Energy Industries.”

“The VP will utilise the event to share Nigeria’s experience in the hydrocarbon exploration and production sectors,” Nkwocha noted.

However, Shettima is expected to return to Abuja later today (Wednesday).

Naija News reports that Shettima’s trip comes shortly after his principal, President Bola Tinubu, his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and other top government officials embarked on a state visit to France.

The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the President’s trip in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the visit is in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron.

The presidential spokesman said the visit would focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more partnership opportunities, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, which promises significant benefits for Nigeria.

Onanuga added that the French leader would host Tinubu and his wife at a state dinner before departure.