JUST IN: VP Shettima's CHOGM journey cut short due to aircraft damage

Shettima 

Vice-President Kashim Shettima's attendance at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa has been canceled due to a damaged aircraft windshield. 

The incident occurred during a stopover at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, as reported by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s adviser on information and strategy. 

He said President Tinubu has since approved a ministerial delegation, led by Environment Minister Balarabe Abass Lawal, to represent Nigeria at the summit, while Shettima and Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar return home.

Onanuga said in a press statement late on Thursday October 24, 2024, that a “foreign object” damaged the cockpit’s windshield.

“President Tinubu, acting promptly, has approved a ministerial delegation to represent Nigeria at the summit in the Samoa capital of Apia while the plane’s repair has commenced,” Onanuga said.

“The delegation, which will now represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, is being led by the minister of environment, Balarabe Abass Lawal.”

Recall that President Bola Tinubu had directed Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the summit.

The theme of this year’s summit is resilience, unlocking potential, leveraging the Commonwealth advantage, and fostering a connected, digital Commonwealth for member countries.

Shettima was expected to participate in the People’s Forum, engage with global leaders on development issues, and attend bilateral meetings and executive sessions.

The summit which began on October 21 is billed to end on October 26.
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