President Muhammadu Buhari is on his way to New York, United States to attend the annual meeting of world leaders, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77).
The President left the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Abuja at about 10:30AM on Sunday morning alongside the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, some Governors, Ministers and top government officials.
The theme for the 77th session which opened on Tuesday, September 13 is: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.”
Key topics of discussion at the UNGA this year include; the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special Transforming Education Summit.
President Buhari will take his turn to deliver the National Statement on the second day of the General Debates on Wednesday, September 21.
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Aside from 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).
President Buhari will also hold strategic bilateral meetings with World Leaders, renowned investors and heads of multinational organisations while in New York.
The President is expected back in the country on Monday, September 26.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
