Buhari, Aisha In New York For UNGA

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in New York to attend the
73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73) which
officially opened on Sept. 18.

The president who was accompanied by his wife, Aisha, departed
the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Abuja on Sunday morning and had arrived New York on Monday
(Nigerian time) morning.

The theme for this year’s Session is: “Making the United Nations
relevant to all People: Global Leadership and Shared
Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and Sustainable
Societies.”

The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi
Adesina, said the highpoint of Buhari’s participation would be his
address on Tuesday to the General Assembly on the opening day of
the General Debate.

According to him, the President’s presentation of Nigeria’s
National Statement is expected to reaffirm the nation’s commitment
to international peace and security and sustainable socio-economic
development.

He said the presentation would also cover the areas of
disarmament and denuclearisation, youth and women empowerment,
climate change, rule of law and human rights, among others.

The presidential aide said Buhari would particularly canvass
international support for the fight against corruption, the return
of illicit assets, counter-terrorism, insurgency and curbing
irregular migration.

He said the president would seek the support of the
international community in efforts to re-settle Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) and recharging the receding Lake Chad.

Adesina said the president would also advocate for the reform of
the United Nations, especially the expansion of the permanent
membership of the Security Council to make the vital organ of the
global organisation reflect regional and equitable geographical
representation.

He disclosed that the president and his wife, Aisha, would also
attend a reception hosted by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio
Guterres and his spouse for Heads of State and Government and their
spouses.

“The Nigerian leader and his delegation will participate in a
High-Level meeting on the Fight against Tuberculosis, organised by
the World Health Organisation as Nigeria currently ranks seventh
amongst the high TB-burden countries globally, and second in
Africa.

“The Nigerian delegation is expected to attend the Mandela Peace
Summit, which is a High-Level Meeting on Global Peace in honour of
the centenary birth of the late South African President and Nobel
Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela,’’ he revealed.

According to Adesina, other side events lined up for the
Nigerian delegation include a High-Level Meeting on financing the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and World Economic Forum’s
Sustainable Development Impact Summit.

Others are the Second Annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum,
High-Level Meeting on Action for Peace-Keeping, Commemoration and
Promotion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of
Nuclear Weapons.

He said: “During the course of his stay in New York, in addition
to the audience with the UN Secretary-General, the Nigerian
President is also expected to have bilateral meetings with African
and world leaders, including Bill Gates, to promote national and
African interests.’’

Adesina disclosed that the president would also grant audience
to a select group of Nigerian professionals based in the United
States.

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in New York to attend the
73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73) which
officially opened on Sept. 18.

The president who was accompanied by his wife, Aisha, departed
the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Abuja on Sunday morning and had arrived New York on Monday
(Nigerian time) morning.

The theme for this year’s Session is: “Making the United Nations
relevant to all People: Global Leadership and Shared
Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and Sustainable
Societies.”

The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi
Adesina, said the highpoint of Buhari’s participation would be his
address on Tuesday to the General Assembly on the opening day of
the General Debate.

According to him, the President’s presentation of Nigeria’s
National Statement is expected to reaffirm the nation’s commitment
to international peace and security and sustainable socio-economic
development.

He said the presentation would also cover the areas of
disarmament and denuclearisation, youth and women empowerment,
climate change, rule of law and human rights, among others.

The presidential aide said Buhari would particularly canvass
international support for the fight against corruption, the return
of illicit assets, counter-terrorism, insurgency and curbing
irregular migration.

He said the president would seek the support of the
international community in efforts to re-settle Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) and recharging the receding Lake Chad.

Adesina said the president would also advocate for the reform of
the United Nations, especially the expansion of the permanent
membership of the Security Council to make the vital organ of the
global organisation reflect regional and equitable geographical
representation.

He disclosed that the president and his wife, Aisha, would also
attend a reception hosted by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio
Guterres and his spouse for Heads of State and Government and their
spouses.

“The Nigerian leader and his delegation will participate in a
High-Level meeting on the Fight against Tuberculosis, organised by
the World Health Organisation as Nigeria currently ranks seventh
amongst the high TB-burden countries globally, and second in
Africa.

“The Nigerian delegation is expected to attend the Mandela Peace
Summit, which is a High-Level Meeting on Global Peace in honour of
the centenary birth of the late South African President and Nobel
Peace Prize winner, Nelson Mandela,’’ he revealed.

According to Adesina, other side events lined up for the
Nigerian delegation include a High-Level Meeting on financing the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and World Economic Forum’s
Sustainable Development Impact Summit.

Others are the Second Annual Bloomberg Global Business Forum,
High-Level Meeting on Action for Peace-Keeping, Commemoration and
Promotion of the International Day for the Total Elimination of
Nuclear Weapons.

He said: “During the course of his stay in New York, in addition
to the audience with the UN Secretary-General, the Nigerian
President is also expected to have bilateral meetings with African
and world leaders, including Bill Gates, to promote national and
African interests.’’

Adesina disclosed that the president would also grant audience
to a select group of Nigerian professionals based in the United
States.