Loyalty to Tinubu: Shettima's Speech at UNGA attracts reaction
- The National Coalition for Renewed Transformation has praised VP Kashim Shettima for his “outstanding” delivery of President Tinubu’s address at the 80th UN General Assembly
- The coalition said Shettima’s speech signalled Nigeria’s renewed commitment to multilateralism, peace, and sustainable development, among others
- NCRT also highlighted Shettima’s ability to link Nigeria’s domestic realities with global issues and urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his performance
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Abuja, FCT - A civil society group has hailed Vice President Kashim Shettima’s performance at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), describing his delivery of President Bola Tinubu’s speech as “outstanding” and “historic.”
In a statement released on Saturday, September 27, the National Coalition for Renewed Transformation (NCRT) said Shettima’s address signalled Nigeria’s renewed commitment to multilateralism, peace and sustainable development.
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Shettima's speech shows loyalty to Tinubu - NCRT
According to NCRT President Otunba Leke Adebodun, Shettima’s delivery at the UN was a testament to his personal loyalty to President Tinubu and to the aspirations of millions of Nigerians.
His words:
“The Vice President carried the voice of Nigeria with dignity, conviction and clarity. At a time when global institutions face profound questions of relevance, his delivery reflected loyalty to the president, to Nigeria’s founding ideals and to its citizens.”
Shettima's UNGA speech addresses many issues - NCRT
The group noted that Shettima’s speech covered issues from global debt and climate change to peace, security and digital innovation. It also addressed the plight of Palestinians and the need for reform of the UN Security Council.
“When he spoke about billions wasted on wars while little is invested in peace, he echoed the frustrations of the developing world,” Adebodun said.
Shettima links domestic realities to global issues - NCRT
According to the coalition, Shettima wove Nigeria’s domestic realities into the global debate, citing floods in Maiduguri, terrorism, insurgency and unsustainable debt as reminders of interconnected challenges.
“There is no daylight between them,” Adebodun said of the president and vice president.
“Shettima did not merely read a text; he embodied the Renewed Hope philosophy and presented Nigeria’s case with passion and precision.”
Coalition calls for policy reforms
The coalition added that key soundbites from the address will shape policy discussions for months, particularly Nigeria’s calls for reform of the international financial system, asset recovery, inclusive tax regimes and climate financing for developing countries.
“Vice President Shettima reminded the world that Nigeria is not a passive observer but an active shaper of global conversations,” the statement said.
NCRT urged Nigerians at home to take inspiration from Shettima’s performance, describing it as “loyalty that is not blind, but intelligent, loyal to the president and to the people simultaneously.”
Reaffirming its support for the Tinubu administration, the group pledged to continue mobilising citizens towards national renewal and transformation.
“At UNGA 80, Vice President Shettima stood tall for Nigeria,” the NCRT reiterated.
“That moment belongs not just to him or the president but to every Nigerian who believes in the possibility of a great nation.”
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80th UNGA: 10 takeaways from Nigeria’s national statement
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Presidency highlighted the 10 key takeaways from Nigeria’s UNGA national statement delivered by Shettima.
Among other takeaways is Nigeria's insistence that Africa deserves a permanent seat on the UN Security Council to ensure fairness, relevance, and global balance.
Nigeria also proposed the establishment of an International Court of Justice to address sovereign debt.
Source: Legit.ng
