Connect with us

Metro

Buhari, Wife, To Attend United Nations General Assembly

Published

on

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for New York City, United States of America, to attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

“President Buhari will take his turn to deliver the national statement on the second day of the general debates on Wednesday, September 21, 2022,” a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, read on Saturday.

READ ALSO: Osinbajo To Attend Funeral Of Late Queen Elizabeth II

The statement was titled, “President Buhari attends 77th United Nations General Assembly.”

Themed “A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges,” the annual meeting of world leaders will highlight key issues such as the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special transforming education summit.

Asides from his statement, the President will also participate in high level meetings and side events, including the Nigerian International Economic Partnership Forum, convened by Nigeria in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding; Strengthening Coordination. The National Humanitarian Development Peace Framework: A practical approach to sustainable, durable solutions, to ensure no one is left behind, organised by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development; and the EFCC-NEPAD Programme on combating Illicit Financial Flows.

Buhari will also hold strategic bilateral meetings with World Leaders, renowned investors and heads of multinational organisations while in New York.

The President will be accompanied by his wife, Aisha Buhari, some governors, ministers and top government officials.

The President is expected back in the country on Monday, September 26.

Send Us A Press Statement Advertise With Us Contact Us

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG

 And For More Nigerian News Visit GWG.NG