CHOGM 2024: VP Shettima’s Plane Damaged in New York, Samoa Trip Cancelled
- Vice President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa for this year's Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) has been cancelled
- Shettima's trip was aborted due to a damaged presidential jet which occurred during a stopover in New York
- Following the incident, President Tinubu has approved a ministerial delegation to represent Nigeria at the summit to be held in the Pacific small island of Apia, Samoa, from October 21 to 26
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s trip to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government (CHOGM) summit in Samoa has been aborted.
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Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, October 24.
Why Kashim Shettima's trip was aborted
According to Onanuga, the cancellation was due to damage to the vice-president’s aircraft. He added that a “foreign object” damaged the cockpit’s windshield.
Speaking further, Onanuga said the incident occurred during a stopover at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
The delegation, which will now represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting in Samoa, is being led by the minister of environment, Balarabe Lawal.
“President Tinubu, acting promptly, has approved a ministerial delegation to represent Nigeria at the summit in the Samoa,” Onanuga said.
Meanwhile, Shettima was billed to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, joining global leaders including King Charles of England.
The meeting will explore how Commonwealth countries can unlock their potential and build resilience in the face of global challenges.
The meeting, scheduled from October 21 to 26, will focus on the theme “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth,” addressing how member nations can harness their strengths for sustainable development.
The Cable confirmed the development in their publication on Friday, October 25.
Tinubu returns to Nigeria after vacation
In another development, Legit.ng previously reported that President Bola Tinubu returned to Nigeria after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom, arriving on Saturday, October 19.
Tinubu's social media aide, Dada Olusegun, confirmed his return in a tweet accompanied by videos.
Following his return, Tinubu is expected to address critical governance issues, including economic reforms and national security.
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