The Digest:
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has departed for Addis Ababa to represent the country at the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit, focusing on food security and the transformation of the coffee value chain.
Key Points:
- Shettima is representing Nigeria at the UN Food Systems Summit from July 27 to 29, 2025.
- The summit will bring together global leaders to reflect on progress since the 2021 summit.
- Shettima will participate in high-level events aimed at advancing Nigeria's food security.
- Events include roundtables on public finance, trade, and responsible investment.
- VP Shettima outlined three key objectives: positioning Nigeria as a thought leader in African food systems, leveraging partnerships, and advocating for a private sector-led model.
- The summit is a collaboration between the UN, Ethiopia, and Italy.
- Shettima is expected back in Nigeria after the summit concludes.
Shettima's participation underscores Nigeria's commitment to food systems reform in Africa, with an emphasis on international partnerships and private sector involvement.
Sources: Vanguard News, Premium Times
