Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.
The Summit, themed “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” will focus on strengthening continental commitments to sustainable water management, improved sanitation systems, and Africa’s long-term development goals.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President will participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of AU Heads of State and Government.
He will also attend the 30th General Assembly, both scheduled to take place on February 14 and 15, 2026.
During the Summit, Shettima is expected to join other African leaders in deliberations aimed at advancing policy frameworks that support water security, sanitation infrastructure, and inclusive growth across the continent.
On the sidelines of the event, the Vice President will take part in high-level engagements and bilateral meetings with political and business leaders. The discussions are aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic, economic, and strategic partnerships within Africa.
Shettima is accompanied by cabinet ministers and other senior government officials.
He is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his official engagements in Addis Ababa.
