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  • Shettima supports India’s smart class technology for schools

    Shettima supports India’s smart class technology for schools

    • VP urges domestication, integration with local content to boost learning

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has endorsed a proposal by Schoolnet India Limited and Learnet Skills Limited to introduce their KYAN smart class technology in Nigerian schools.

    The Vice President described the innovation as a potentially transformative tool for basic education if adapted to local needs.

    Hosting a delegation from the Indian firms yesterday at the State House in Abuja, Senator Shettima said the “school in a box” solution, which deploys interactive smart boards, digital learning content, and AI-enabled teaching aids, could significantly strengthen teaching and learning across the country’s primary and secondary schools.

    The Vice President, who recalled deploying the KYAN system during his tenure as Borno State governor, said the technology’s ruggedness and versatility make it suitable for Nigerian classrooms, especially in underserved communities.

    In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, VP Shettima said: “The beauty of KYAN is that it is a very rugged machine. You can use one card to teach 70 students.

    “I am more interested in your package for primary and secondary schools, like you did in Borno… You can package it well so that we can have a domesticated version. Honestly speaking, the Indian version of English is different from our own. Maybe you can use AI to customise it to our own local curriculum.”

    The Vice President urged his guests to work directly with relevant federal officials to design a version tailored to Nigeria’s educational needs, including local content integration and curriculum alignment.

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    He noted that states, such as Edo and Enugu, have made major strides in smart school development, stressing that harmonising such indigenous efforts with the KYAN solution “will significantly benefit Nigerian schools”.

    The Managing Director/CEO of Schoolnet India Limited, Mr. R. C. M. Reddy, said the company was inspired by Nigeria’s commitment to digital learning and was offering a unique, all-in-one solution that was designed to function even in low-connectivity environments.

    “It has an integrated projector and a high-end computer. It converts any wall into a smart board and has a camera. It comes preloaded with digital content for grades 1 to 10. Where the internet is not available, all the content is preloaded inside this ‘school in a box’,” Reddy stated.

    The company chief said teachers in Borno State were trained to use the system when Shettima was governor, adding that KYAN’s design improves teacher capacity and overall classroom performance.

    “If used properly, with the entire ecosystem in place, an average teacher will become a good teacher. A good teacher will become a very good teacher. A very good teacher can become a star teacher,” he said.

    Reddy assured the Vice President that Schoolnet would collaborate with Nigerian education authorities to develop an integrated solution suitable for all learning environments, from urban classrooms to remote villages.

    Shettima reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding digital literacy and deploying technology to bridge learning gaps nationwide.

  • Shettima backs India’s smart class technology for Nigerian schools

    Shettima backs India’s smart class technology for Nigerian schools

    • …urges domestication, integration with local content to boost learning

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has endorsed a proposal by Schoolnet India Ltd. and Learnet Skills Ltd. to introduce their KYAN smart class technology in Nigerian schools, describing the innovation as a potentially transformative tool for basic education if adapted to local needs.

    Receiving a delegation from the Indian firms on Monday at the State House, Abuja, Senator Shettima said the “school in a box” solution, which deploys interactive smart boards, digital learning content, and AI-enabled teaching aids, could significantly strengthen teaching and learning across the country’s primary and secondary schools.

    The Vice President, who recalled deploying the KYAN system during his tenure as Governor of Borno State, said the technology’s ruggedness and versatility make it suitable for Nigerian classrooms, especially in underserved communities.

    According to a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said, “The beauty of KYAN is that it is a very rugged machine. You can use one card to teach 70 students.

    “I am more interested in your package for primary and secondary schools, like you did in Borno… You can package it well so that we can have a domesticated version. Honestly speaking, the Indian version of English is different from our own. Maybe you can use AI to customize it to our own local curriculum”, he said.

    Shettima urged the visitors to work directly with relevant federal officials to design a version tailored to Nigeria’s educational needs, including local content integration and curriculum alignment.

    He noted that states such as Edo and Enugu have made major strides in smart school development, and said harmonising such indigenous efforts with the KYAN solution “will significantly benefit Nigerian schools.”

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    Earlier, the Managing Director/CEO of Schoolnet India Ltd., Mr. RCM Reddy, said the company was inspired by Nigeria’s commitment to digital learning and was offering a unique, all-in-one solution designed to function even in low-connectivity environments.

    “It has an integrated projector and a high-end computer. It converts any wall into a smart board and has a camera. It comes preloaded with digital content for grades 1 to 10. Where the internet is not available, all the content is preloaded inside this ‘school in a box’”, Reddy explained.

    He said teachers in Borno State were trained to use the system when Shettima was governor, adding that KYAN’s design improves teacher capacity and overall classroom performance.

    “If used properly, with the entire ecosystem in place, an average teacher will become a good teacher. A good teacher will become a very good teacher. A very good teacher can become a star teacher,” he said.

    Reddy assured that Schoolnet would collaborate with Nigerian education authorities to develop an integrated solution suitable for all learning environments, from urban classrooms to remote villages.

    The Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding digital literacy and deploying technology to bridge learning gaps nationwide.

  • Tinubu’s ₦3.5trn education push signals renewed national vigour – Shettima

    Tinubu’s ₦3.5trn education push signals renewed national vigour – Shettima

    …warns Nigeria cannot compete globally with underfunded universities 

    …highlights mechanised farming, AI training, medical grants as new priorities 

    …Zulum, Fintiri announce scholarships, ₦1.8bn regional donation as UNIMAID marks 50 years

    Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday said the improved investment in Nigeria’s education sector under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reflects a renewed national vigour to reposition the country within the global knowledge economy.

    Speaking in Maiduguri at the 50th anniversary of the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), the Vice President warned that Nigeria cannot compete globally if its universities remain underfunded, describing education as a “national immune system” and the most reliable vehicle for economic mobility and development.

    In a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications Office of the Vice President Stanley Nkwocha Shettima said, “today, there is a shared national understanding that education is the most reliable vehicle to development. 

    “It fuels economic mobility, lifts families out of poverty, strengthens social cohesion, deepens democratic culture, and fortifies national security,” Shettima said.

    He noted that President Tinubu’s administration has backed this philosophy with increased funding and targeted reforms. 

    According to him, the 2025 Budget allocates ₦3.5 trillion to education—7.3 per cent of total expenditure and an increase from the previous year.

    “For the first time in many years, our universities are being supported to develop mechanised farming programmes. Grants have been introduced to strengthen medical education, and entrepreneurial initiatives have been expanded to equip students for the realities of a modern economy,” he added.

    The Vice President said the administration is preparing Nigerian youths “not with the tools of yesterday, but with the skills of tomorrow,” citing new investments in AI training, curriculum reforms, digital transformation and research development.

    Shettima acknowledged, however, that decades of underfunding, brain drain, outdated curricula, inadequate research support, frequent strikes and high student-to-teacher ratios continue to weaken the system. 

    While international benchmarks recommend 15–20 per cent of national budgets for education, he said Nigeria has struggled due to competing needs in security, health and infrastructure.

    He also reflected on the devastating impact of insecurity on learning in the Northeast, noting that over 500 schools were attacked in Borno between 2009 and 2021. 

    Yet, the state has mounted a recovery: by March 2025, 877,777 learners were enrolled in public schools, ₦69.81 billion was devoted to education, and over 26,000 students had their WAEC fees paid. Daily school feeding now costs about ₦122 million.

    “When terrorists attacked our schools, they were trying to kill the future. But Borno chose hope over fear and education over darkness,” Shettima said.

    He stressed that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda places education at the centre of national rebirth, linking it to job creation, poverty reduction, democratic stability and national security. 

    “National development is impossible without skilled citizens and leaders of integrity,” he stated.

    Describing UNIMAID as a “lighthouse in the Sahel,” Shettima traced the university’s origins to Nigeria’s Third National Development Plan (1975–1980), saying its resilience in the face of insurgency embodies the country’s belief in development through knowledge.

    Earlier, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum announced scholarships for 200 UNIMAID lecturers for further studies, praising the institution’s decades-long role in human capital development. 

    Adamawa State Governor Umaru Fintiri also announced a ₦1.8 billion donation on behalf of North-East states to support the university’s endowment fund.

    Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohammed Mele described the golden jubilee as a celebration of resilience, noting the institution’s survival despite years of conflict. 

    He appealed for greater private-sector support to complement government funding.

    Dignitaries at the event included former Vice President Babagana Kingibe, Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, Emir of Lafia and Pro-Chancellor Justice Sidi Bage, Shehu of Borno Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, business leaders Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi and Sir Emeka Offor, and federal lawmakers from Borno State.

  • Shettima seeks stronger executive-legislature synergy, says Tinubu will never take lawmakers for granted

    Shettima seeks stronger executive-legislature synergy, says Tinubu will never take lawmakers for granted

    …First Lady, Akpabio, Abbas, Uzodimma rally support for women’s inclusion in governance

    Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday called for deeper collaboration and sustained alignment of purpose between the executive and legislative arms of government, describing such synergy as indispensable to building a Nigeria that works for all.

    Speaking at a dinner hosted for members of the National Assembly by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja, the Vice President said the current administration enjoys the “best working relationship” with the legislature since 1999, a development he attributed to shared vision, mutual respect and an understanding of the responsibilities binding both arms.

    In a statement issued on Saturday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said “the true essence of democracy manifests not only in respecting the Legislature, but in appreciating the indispensable role each arm plays in the architecture of governance. 

    “It shines most brightly where there is alignment of purpose… where the Executive and Legislature are united by an unshakable resolve to build a nation that works for all”, Shettima said.

    Emphasising the depth of engagement between the two arms, the Vice President noted that “the entire architecture of the Presidency today is anchored by proud alumni of the National Assembly,” including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the First Lady; the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and himself.

    “You are not taken for granted. You have never been taken for granted. And you will never be taken for granted,” Shettima assured, noting that the First Lady remains deeply committed to protecting the interests and preserving the dignity of lawmakers.

    He credited the National Assembly for the support given to the administration’s bold economic reforms, saying lawmakers had “placed the nation above personal interest” and “resisted the temptation of populist shortcuts” while backing difficult policy choices required to reposition the economy.

    “The early signs of macroeconomic recovery are already trickling down, gradually, steadily. This has rekindled the confidence that Nigeria is on course to becoming a prime destination for investors”, Shettima stated.

    However, he warned that the journey ahead remains tough, particularly in the face of lingering national security threats. 

    He urged both arms of government to remain united, drawing inspiration from the country’s founding leaders and focusing on courage, sacrifice and shared responsibility.

    “Our promise to deliver a safer nation is a solemn covenant with the Nigerian people. To fulfil it, we must continue to work hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart. Let this dinner be… a testament to our collective resolve to steer Nigeria toward a horizon where peace is stable, prosperity is shared, and our democracy becomes the pride of future generations”, he said.

    Earlier, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said insecurity remains a global challenge, but assured that the National Assembly stands firmly behind President Tinubu in tackling the menace. 

    “All Nigerians are fighting extremism and we in the National Assembly are united behind this administration,” he said.

    Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, commended the First Lady for her contributions to national development and advocated greater representation for women in policy-making, particularly in security-related governance.

    Also speaking, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, called for more elective and appointive positions for women, describing them as natural managers of the home who would bring competence and discipline to public service.

    In her remarks, the host, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, described the gathering as a reunion with former colleagues and reiterated the need to expand educational opportunities for all Nigerian children. 

    She also urged lawmakers to expedite action on the bill seeking increased women’s participation in legislative and leadership positions.

    The event was attended by members of the Senate, House of Representatives, state governors and senior government officials.

  • Shettima urges young Islamic scholars to uphold Sheikh Bauchi’s legacy of tolerance

    Shettima urges young Islamic scholars to uphold Sheikh Bauchi’s legacy of tolerance

    Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday charged emerging Islamic scholars across Nigeria and the African continent to preserve and propagate the enduring message of tolerance, dialogue and inclusivity exemplified by the late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing the revered cleric as “one of the last great titans of Islamic scholarship.”

    Speaking after attending the burial ceremony in Bauchi, the Vice President said the nation and the global Muslim community had lost “a colossus, an institution,” whose life’s work defined moderation and peaceful religious engagement.

    In a statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima said “this nation has lost a colossus—an institution and one of the last great titans of Islamic scholarship. 

    “We call on our emerging scholars to embrace the path of dialogue, moderation, accommodation and inclusivity, because this is the true heritage of Islam—not fanaticism, not extremism”, Shettima said in a solemn reflection.

    Praying for the repose of the late cleric’s soul, the Vice President added, “May Allah grant his soul eternal rest and reward him with Aljannatul Firdaus. May Allah grant his family and millions of followers the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”

    Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, the century-old leader of the Tijjaniyya order in Nigeria, passed away on Thursday at the age of 101, drawing tributes from across the nation and beyond.

    Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, described the late Sheikh as a “towering figure” whose teachings transformed Islamic education and uplifted countless families.

    “He made remarkable contributions to development and established a strong tradition of Qur’anic research and scholarship. He mentored so many people. We have lost a father, a guardian, a teacher, and a colossus,” Mohammed said.

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    Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, said it was a profoundly sorrowful day not only for the cleric’s family but also for Nigerians and the global Muslim Ummah.

    Yusuf extolled the late scholar as an exceptional teacher whose influence extended to millions within and beyond the Tijjaniyya movement. 

    “May God grant his soul eternal rest and give the nation the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.

    Governor Mohammed Umar of Niger State also paid tribute, saying the cleric lived a life dedicated to scholarship and service. 

    He praised God for a life he described as “well spent,” noting that Sheikh Dahiru would be remembered as a distinguished scholar and leader.

    Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, whose teachings and Qur’anic scholarship shaped generations of Muslims across West Africa, was widely revered for his emphasis on unity, spiritual discipline and peaceful coexistence.

  • Shettima to lead eminent guests to IPI Nigeria’s 2025 conference

    Shettima to lead eminent guests to IPI Nigeria’s 2025 conference

    Vice President Kashim Shettima is billed to lead an array of dignitaries to this year’s International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM).

    The number of eminent Nigerians expected at the annual event underscores the significance IPI attaches to it.

    The 2025 annual conference and AGM will be held on December 2 and 3, at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Central Business District, Abuja.

    Among the high-profile guests expected are the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi; a Professor of Mass Communication and Registrar of Baze University, Abuja, Abiodun Adeniyi; a former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; a former spokesperson to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Garba Shehu; and a former State Chief of Protocol to ex-President Buhari, Ambassador Lawal Kazaure.

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    Several other eminent personalities and senior media leaders, including the Executive Director of IPI Global, Scott Grifen; and former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, are also billed to attend the event.

    Presidents of major media associations have similarly been invited to the event.

    They include the President of the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), Maiden Alex-Ibru; the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Eze Anaba; the President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Danlami Nmodu; and the President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhassan Yahya Abdul.

    Heads of agencies under the Ministry of Information and National Orientation will also be present.

    They comprise the Directors General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu; Voice of Nigeria (VON), Jubrin Baba Ndace; Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Mohammed Bulama; Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Salihu Dembos; as well as the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ali M. Ali.

    Other expected attendees include a former Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Haruna Imrana; former Provost of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Gbemiga Ogunleye; IPI Global Board Member, Raheem Adedoyin; Associate Professor of Mass Communication at Bayero University, Kano, Sule Yau Sule; and the Publisher of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib.

    Shettima will chair the conference, while Minister Idris will deliver a special remark.

    Griffen will present a message of solidarity from the IPI headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

    The unveiling of IPI Nigeria’s Book of Infamy will be performed by Professor Adeniyi, while the President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, will coordinate a Surprise Honorary Event.

    The first paper of the conference, titled: Addressing Media Repression in Nigeria: Safeguarding Press Freedom and Democratic Accountability, will be delivered by the Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda (MRA), Edetaen Ojo.

    This session will be moderated by Funke Egbemode, with panelists including the Executive Director of the International Press Centre, Lanre Arogundade; Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin; Deputy Director at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Busola Ajibola; and Special Adviser at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Idayat Hassan.

    The second paper, titled: Building Sustainable Media in Nigeria: Navigating Innovation, Credibility, and Revenue Challenges, will be delivered by the President/CEO of CBD MediaEdge Communications Limited and Co-Founder of Media Trust Limited, Isiaq Ajibola.

    The session will feature a panel comprising the Vice-Chair of Channels Television, Olusola Momoh; Editor-In-Chief of LEADERSHIP, Azu Ishiekwene; and the Director of the MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria, Kole Shettima.

    Moderation will be handled by Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, a Professor of Mass Communication and Director of the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), University of Lagos (UNILAG).

    Activities on the second day are exclusive to IPI Nigeria members and will culminate in the induction of new members.

  • Shettima mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, says Nigeria lost a beacon of knowledge

    Shettima mourns Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, says Nigeria lost a beacon of knowledge

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of eminent Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died on Thursday at the age of 101.

    In a condolence statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President described the late cleric as one of Nigeria’s greatest reservoirs of Islamic knowledge, whose teachings, wisdom, and exemplary life shaped generations of Muslim faithful across the country and beyond.

    “We have lost a spiritual guide, a teacher, and a moral compass whose dedication to Islamic scholarship spanned more than a century. Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi was among the great pillars of Islamic knowledge in our time. His life was a demonstration of faith, learning, and service to Allah and humanity”, Shettima said.

    The Vice President noted that Sheikh Bauchi’s remarkable longevity was itself a divine blessing, allowing multiple generations of Nigerian Muslims to drink from his well of knowledge and spiritual guidance.

    He hailed the late scholar’s pivotal role in strengthening the Tijjaniyya Brotherhood in Nigeria and West Africa, describing him as a towering figure who lived fully for the propagation of Islamic teachings.

    “We find comfort in knowing he lived a long, fulfilled life devoted to Allah and to uplifting humanity. His legacy of scholarship and service will continue to inspire us all,” Shettima added.

    Offering prayers for the repose of the late Sheikh, the Vice President asked Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

    He also extended condolences to his family, followers, and the wider Muslim Ummah.

  • Shettima returns after G20, AU–EU summits

    Shettima returns after G20, AU–EU summits

    Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday returned to Abuja from Luanda, Angola, after a week of high-level diplomatic engagements in South Africa and Angola, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at two major global summits.

    This was announced in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha.

    The Vice President first attended the 2025 Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, before proceeding to Luanda for the 7th African Union–European Union (AU–EU) Summit. 

    At both meetings, he delivered President Tinubu’s key policy statements on global governance reforms, Africa’s security priorities and the continent’s role in the global economy.

    At the AU–EU Summit in Angola, Senator Shettima presented President Tinubu’s renewed demand for Africa to secure permanent, veto-wielding seats on the United Nations Security Council, insisting that “comprehensive reform of the global governance system is long overdue.”

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    He also urged the European Union to partner with Africa in co-creating peace and security initiatives anchored on African-led frameworks, describing such collaboration as essential for lasting continental stability.

    President Tinubu, through the Vice President, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to advancing peace, security and democratic governance across Africa, while strengthening cooperation with the EU to build “a more stable, just, and prosperous world.”

    Earlier, at the first session of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the President, represented by Shettima, called for a fairer system for managing global financial flows, warning that existing multilateral structures “were built in an era far removed from present challenges” and no longer reflect current global realities.

    He urged world leaders to address recurring debt crises in a manner that meets the needs of both advanced and developing countries.

    At the third session of the G20 Summit, President Tinubu advocated for a global framework ensuring that communities hosting Africa’s vast critical minerals receive fair benefits through value addition at the source.

    He further backed the establishment of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence to drive inclusive development.

    The Vice President’s return caps a week of robust Nigerian engagement on key global issues ranging from economic governance and debt reform to security cooperation and technological growth.

    Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), announced the Vice President’s return in a statement issued on Tuesday.

  • Shettima heads to Angola for AU-EU Summit

    Shettima heads to Angola for AU-EU Summit

    Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Johannesburg, South Africa, for Luanda, Angola, where he is expected to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit.

    His trip follows the conclusion of his engagements at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he stood in for the President at high-level sessions on global economic reforms, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence governance.

    According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, the AU-EU Summit is scheduled to hold in the Angolan capital from today till tomorrow.

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    The meeting will bring together Heads of State and Government from both blocs, alongside young leaders, innovators and civil society organisations, to deliberate on shared challenges and opportunities.

    Key issues on the agenda include climate change, inclusive development, modern infrastructure, digital economy growth, the creative industries, manufacturing and agribusiness advancement.

    The summit is expected to produce actionable recommendations aimed at deepening AU-EU cooperation and accelerating sustainable development across both continents.

    Vice President Shettima is expected back in Nigeria at the end of the summit.

  • Shettima heads to Angola for AU-EU Summit after G20 engagements

    Shettima heads to Angola for AU-EU Summit after G20 engagements

    Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Johannesburg, South Africa, for Luanda, Angola, where he is expected to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 7th African Union–European Union (AU-EU) Summit.

    His trip follows the conclusion of his engagements at the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, where he stood in for the President at high-level sessions on global economic reforms, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence governance.

    According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, the AU-EU Summit is scheduled to hold in the Angolan capital from November 24 to 25, 2025.

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    The meeting will bring together Heads of State and Government from both blocs, alongside young leaders, innovators, and civil society organisations, to deliberate on shared challenges and opportunities.

    Key issues on the agenda include climate change, inclusive development, modern infrastructure, digital economy growth, the creative industries, manufacturing, and agribusiness advancement.

    The summit is expected to produce actionable recommendations aimed at deepening AU-EU cooperation and accelerating sustainable development across both continents.

    Vice President Shettima is expected back in Nigeria at the end of the summit.