Buhari departs Abuja Sunday for 77th UN General Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday departs Abuja for New York, United States, to attend the meeting of world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77).

It was indicated that the key issues of discussion at the 77th session of the UNGA which commences on Tuesday, with the theme: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges,” include the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special Transforming Education Summit.

According to a statement from the presidency on Sunday, President Buhari will take his turn to deliver the National Statement on Wednesday, the second day of General Debates.

Aside 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); Strengthening Coordination through National Humanitarian Development Peace (NHDP) Framework: A practical approach to sustainable durable solutions to ensure no one is left behind, organised by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development; and the EFCC-NEPAD Programme on combating Illicit Financial Flows, the presidency disclosed.

President Buhari will also hold strategic bilateral meetings with World Leaders, renowned investors and heads of multinational organisations while in New York.

On the entourage of the President are the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, some Governors, Ministers, and top government officials.

The President is expected back in the country on Monday.