Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha would both attend 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States.
They are expected to depart Abuja on Sunday, September 18, a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said on Saturday.
The theme for this year’s (UNGA) is tagged: ‘A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges’ will feature discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special Transforming Education Summit.
According to the statement, President Buhari is also expected to deliver the National Statement on the second day of the General Debates on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
Part of the statement reads: “Aside his Statement, the President will also participate in High Level meetings and side events including the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum (NIEPF), convened by Nigeria in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU); Strengthening Coordination through National Humanitarian Development Peace (NHDP) 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.
“President Buhari will also hold strategic bilateral meetings with World Leaders, renowned investors and heads of multinational organisations while in New York,” Adesina said.
Some governors, ministers and top government officials would accompany the President on his journey.
He is expected to return back to the country on Monday September 26, 2022.