Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, to 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 disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha.

According to Nkwocha, the high-level summit will focus on strategies for conflict prevention, resolution and the advancement of lasting peace and stability across the African continent.

Shettima will join other African leaders and key stakeholders to discuss regional security challenges and strengthen continental mechanisms for preventing and resolving conflicts.

The Vice President, who is accompanied by senior defence and security officials, is expected to deliver President Tinubu’s address at the summit.

Nkwocha said Shettima would outline Nigeria’s position on the issues under consideration and reaffirm the country’s commitment to peace and stability across the continent.

The summit is also expected to consider ways of strengthening continental mechanisms for preventing conflicts, resolving disputes and sustaining peace amid security challenges across Africa.

Shettima is expected to return to Nigeria after concluding his engagements in Angola.