Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit.

The Vice President was received at the Waterkloof Air Force Base by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Chargé d’Affaires, Amb. Alexander Ajayi; Consul General, Amb. Umar Bashir; and other senior officials.

President Tinubu, who was initially scheduled to attend the summit following an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa, cancelled his trip to remain in Nigeria for urgent security briefings in the aftermath of the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and the attack on worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, Kwara State. He designated Vice President Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.

The summit, taking place on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, brings together leaders of the world’s 20 largest economies, along with representatives of the African Union, European Union, and major global financial institutions. This year’s theme, “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” focuses on collective action to address global economic challenges.

Vice President Shettima will participate in three high-level panel discussions on global economic stability, financing for development and debt relief, climate action, and equitable food systems. He is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening partnerships in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, as well as advancing discussions on regional and international peace, security, and development.