Video: Shettima attends inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff summit in Abuja
Abdullateef Fowewe
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reached the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja to serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the inaugural African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit.
As stated in a post on X by his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, on Monday, this landmark event, hosted by Nigeria, unites leading military officials from across Africa with the aim of promoting unity, enhancing regional security collaboration, and shaping the continent’s defense future.
The post states, “Vice President Kashim Shettima #officialSKSM representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu #officialABAT, has arrived at the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit 2025, holding at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, as the Special Guest of Honour.
“The historic gathering, hosted by Nigeria, aims to foster unity among African military authorities, strengthen security cooperation, and shape Africa’s defence future.
“The summit, themed “Combatting Contemporary Threats to Regional Peace and Security in Africa,” is organized by Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters and its key development partners, with Chief of Defence Staff C.G. Musa as Chief Host #DHQNigeria #MODInfoNg.”
