President Buhari will
on Sunday, September 17th, depart Nigeria for New York, to join other world
leaders at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72).
According to a statement released by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, part
of the high point of President Buhari’s visit will be his participation in the
General Debate during which he will deliver the country’s National Statement.
The theme for this
year’s Debate is: “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for
All on a Sustainable Planet.” President Buhari will join other world leaders at
the welcoming reception to be hosted by the UN Secretary General, Antonio
Guterres, and also hold a bilateral meeting with the UN scribe. He will also
hold a lunch meeting with President Donald Trump of the United States of
America, along with other world leaders.
During the General
Assembly, Nigeria will participate in high level meetings on ‘Prevention of
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Building Momentum for Change,’ the Commonwealth
Heads of Government Meeting, a High Level Event organized by the African Union
under its Theme of the Year: ‘Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from
Commitment to Action,’ among others.
At the events,
President Buhari and members of his delegation will strive to project Nigeria
as a strong moral force and responsible member of the international community.
Nigeria’s commitment to
global peace, security and development will also be reaffirmed and where
necessary, the need for increased international cooperation in the fight
against corruption.
Other priorities for
the Nigerian delegation at UNGA 72 include strengthening human rights
institutions; the rule of law; support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
as a result of terrorist acts and recent flooding, and mitigating the effects
of Climate Change.
The Nigerian delegation
will also canvass the support of UN member states for the Buhari
Administration’s efforts towards combatting illicit financial flows in order to
foster sustainable development.
The President will be
accompanied by the governors of Zamfara, Ebonyi and Ondo States, and key
cabinet ministers.
President Buhari will
transit through London on his way back to the country.
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