Buhari jets to New York to attend UNGA77

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday departed Abuja to attend the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA77) in New York, United States.

The President’s Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and some top government functionaries were at the airport to wish farewell to the president.

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The spokesperson to the President, Mr Femi Adesina, on Saturday, said the Nigerian leader would address the UNGA on September 21 and participate in high-level meetings and side events including the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum (NIEPF).

Adesina added that the president would also participate in the EFCC-NEPAD programme on combating illicit financial flows.

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The forum is convened by Nigeria in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding.

Key topics of discussion at the UNGA this year include the war in Ukraine, the global energy crisis, climate action, and ending the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UNGA will also hold a special summit on transforming education.

The president is expected back in the country on Monday, Sept. 26.

(NAN)