Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Johannesburg, South Africa, where he is expected to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

The Vice President who departed Today, will stand in for the President, who will remain in Nigeria to attend to urgent national security matters.

The development indicates the administration’s prioritization of ongoing security operations across the country.

At the summit, Shettima is expected to join other world leaders in discussions centered on global economic stability, development financing, climate action and strengthening multilateral cooperation.

Nigeria’s participation is seen as crucial, particularly as the country continues efforts to attract investment, expand trade partnerships and reinforce its diplomatic engagements with major economies.

The G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg marks another opportunity for Nigeria to assert its position within global decision-making platforms.