Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on an official state visit at the invitation of the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali.
During the visit, Shettima is expected to participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a major environmental initiative aimed at tackling deforestation, enhancing biodiversity, and addressing the impact of climate change.
The Green Legacy Programme targets the planting of 20 billion tree seedlings over four years.
In a bid to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in agriculture and industrial development, he will also embark on a strategic tour of key industrial hubs and agricultural centres in Ethiopia.
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His itinerary includes visits to the Adama Industrial Zone, Mojo Poultry Farm, Shera Dibandiba Mojo Family Integrated Farm, Lume Avocado Nursery Site, and the Bishoftu Pea Youth Farm.
As part of the visit, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will host Shettima and his delegation to a state dinner at the National Palace, a gesture that further underscores the enduring diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Ethiopia.
Both countries have maintained a strong history of bilateral engagement, with notable partnerships in military cooperation, regional peacekeeping, and economic development.
Shettima’s visit is expected to further deepen these relations and open new avenues for collaboration in climate action, food security, and sustainable industrial growth.
