UNGA 78: President Tinubu Joins Global Leaders in New York

President Bola Tinubu has made his presence felt in New York City as he arrives to participate in the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78). On Sunday, a Boeing 737 aircraft carrying the President and his accompanying delegation touched down in the bustling metropolis.

Strong Nigerian Delegation Takes Center Stage

Upon his arrival, President Tinubu was warmly received by Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.

Notably, President Tinubu leads a formidable 17-member delegation to UNGA 78, which includes six Governors and seven Ministers. This distinguished group will play a vital role in representing Nigeria’s interests on the global stage during the assembly.

President Tinubu’s Inaugural Address at the UNGA 78

President Tinubu is slated to deliver his inaugural address to the Assembly on September 18th. In his speech, he is expected to address a range of critical global issues, including sustainable development, climate change, fostering global cooperation, and the urgent need to combat inequalities and address humanitarian crises worldwide.

Notably, President Tinubu will be the fifth African leader to address the assembly on the first day of the gathering, making him the 14th speaker out of a total of 20 leaders scheduled to speak on Tuesday.

The overarching theme of the 78th UNGA is “Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards Peace, Prosperity, Progress, and Sustainability for All.” This theme underscores the importance of collective action in achieving a better world for everyone.

Before engaging in the General Debate, President Tinubu will join other world leaders in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which is part of the UN 2023 Summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This engagement underscores Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development and its role in the global pursuit of the 2030 Agenda’s objectives.