Tinubu to attend UN General Assembly in September

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has confirmed his attendance at the upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September. Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the UN, announced the President's decision after a meeting with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa.

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The President has generously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting of the United Nations.

During the assembly, President Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a speech focusing on the reform successes achieved in Nigeria. The address is slated for approximately 10:45 a.m. New York time, which translates to 3:45 p.m. in Nigeria, allowing citizens to watch the live broadcast during waking hours. Ibrahim also mentioned that Tinubu will participate in several side events focusing on critical areas such as power and energy, education, and hospital management.

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It is significant because Mr President has a speech to give to the whole world about the reform success in Nigeria, and that has been slated for September.

A notable aspect of the President's attendance is his seating arrangement. Ibrahim indicated that Tinubu will be seated in the front row of the General Assembly Hall, very close to U.S. President Donald Trump. While a formal meeting has not been confirmed, sources familiar with the seating arrangements suggest that their proximity could facilitate a chance encounter between the two leaders. Tinubu also raised discussions on West Africa's border security with UN officials, issuing specific directives to advance regional security.

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I won’t be able to tell you that there will be a meeting, but I can tell you clearly that President Tinubu will be sitting very, very close to Donald Trump in the front row of the United Nations General Assembly.