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Vice President Shettima faced a challenge during his trip, to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) when his plane was seriously damaged while in New York City.This journey aimed to highlight Nigerias connections but had to be abruptly called off due to the incident.This incident has raised concerns about the preparedness of Nigerias aviation services, for ranking government officials.
Shettimas journey was intended to participate in talks regarding development and regional security but was interrupted due, to damage to his aircraft without full disclosure of the specific extent of the damage highlighting worries about Nigerias diplomatic fleet readiness, for crucial missions.
In the world of international diplomacy, these trips are more than just about attending conferences they are opportunities to make critical impressions, secure partnerships, and project national strength. Missing out on CHOGM could set back Nigeria’s diplomatic momentum, especially in a forum where discussions about trade, security, and cooperation with other Commonwealth nations take center stage.
While Shettima remains grounded in New York, Nigeria’s absence at CHOGM raises broader questions: is it time for a reassessment of the protocols surrounding official travel? Should Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure for its VIP officials be bolstered to prevent future incidents?
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