Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit, taking place from July 27 to 29, 2025.
During the high-level international gathering, Shettima is slated to participate in discussions focused on transforming the global coffee value chain and engage in various roundtables and meetings.
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These engagements are strategically aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s ongoing drive for food security.
The summit itself serves as a critical platform for global leaders to assess the advancements made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit.
It seeks to accelerate commitments towards establishing resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems worldwide.
In addition to the main sessions, he will take part in a series of sideline events designed to showcase successful examples of food systems transformation, foster knowledge exchange, promote partnerships, and inspire collective action through evidence-based strategies.
A key side event will be a ministerial roundtable dedicated to public finance, trade, and responsible investment, aimed at accelerating the transition towards sustainable food systems.
Ahead of his departure, Shettima outlined Nigeria’s three core objectives for its participation in the summit.
These include positioning Nigeria as a leading voice in African food systems reform, leveraging international collaborations that align with the nation’s domestic priorities, and championing a private sector-driven model for food transformation across the continent.
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The summit is a collaborative effort between the United Nations and the governments of Ethiopia and Italy.
Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria following the conclusion of his engagements at the summit.
