Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.

Shettima’s trip was announced on Saturday in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.

The high-level meeting will focus on conflict prevention, resolution and efforts to promote sustainable peace and stability across Africa.

Shettima is expected to join other African leaders and key stakeholders in examining practical measures to address security challenges and strengthen the continent’s collective response to conflicts.

Nigeria is expected to contribute to discussions on improving continental mechanisms for preventing conflicts, resolving disputes and sustaining peace