Tinubu to address UNGA in September

President Bola Tinubu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September, delivering a speech highlighting Nigeria's reform successes. Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the UN, confirmed the President's attendance and participation in key side events.

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I can tell you the President has graciously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting of the United Nations.

Tinubu's agenda includes discussions on critical domestic priorities such as power generation, education, and hospital management. While the President will engage in these focused side events, efforts will be made to avoid an overly crowded itinerary. The focus remains on showcasing Nigeria's progress and seeking international collaboration.

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He has a speech to give to the whole world about his reform success in Nigeria, and that has been slated for September. So Nigeria will be effectively in UNGA.

A significant aspect of Tinubu's engagement will be his renewed commitment to strengthening border security across West Africa. He pledged close cooperation with the United Nations to tackle porous frontiers and mounting cross-border threats. This initiative aims to enhance border policing and address regional insecurity, with Nigeria potentially serving as a case study for coordinated UN-backed border policing efforts.

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There are side event meetings for Mr. President to attend, which includes generation of power, issues that have to do with energy. There’s another side event meeting on education, as well as hospital management… But we don’t want to crowd his itineraries.

Additionally, Ambassador Ibrahim hinted at a notable seating arrangement during the General Debate, placing President Tinubu very close to U.S. President Donald Trump in the front row, suggesting a potentially symbolic encounter.

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The President reiterated his commitment to border policing. This time around, the President will be working with the United Nations to look into the West Africa border.