By Peter Omopo
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2026 African Union (AU) Summit.
The summit, scheduled to hold this week, will focus on improving water availability and sanitation systems across the continent, in line with the development objectives outlined in the African Union’s Agenda 2063.
During his visit, Shettima will participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, as well as meetings of the AU General Assembly set for February 14 and 15.
On the sidelines of the summit, the Vice President is expected to engage in high-level discussions and hold bilateral meetings with political and business leaders aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic ties across Africa.
Shettima is accompanied by cabinet ministers and other senior government officials. He is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements at the summit.
