Bola Tinubu Departs for 78th United Nations General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has jetted to New York to attend the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from 18th-26th of September 2023. 

This marks his first appearance at the global summit since taking office in May.

This year’s UNGA theme 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.”

Tinubu is set to engage in bilateral discussions with a host of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and EU Commission President Von Der Leyen.

This was disclosed by the Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale. 

The president will also be scheduled for meetings with tech giants. He will sit with Microsoft’s global president, Brad Smith, and Meta Technologies’ Head of Global Affairs, Nick Clegg.

Tinubu to address American business leaders

Bola Tinubu will also make his inaugural national statement at the UN headquarters. Furthermore, he will address American business leaders at the US Chamber of Commerce and participate in the NASDAQ closing ceremony.

FAQs

When is President Bola Tinubu attending the UNGA?

He will be attending from the 18th -26th of September, 2023.

What is the theme of this year’s UNGA?

The theme 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.”

Who will President Tinubu meet during the summit?

He is scheduled to have bilateral discussions with US President Joe Biden, EU Commission President Von Der Leyen, Microsoft’s global president Brad Smith, and Meta Technologies’ Head of Global Affairs Nick Clegg.

What will President Tinubu be doing on Wednesday?

He will deliver his inaugural national statement at the UN headquarters, address American business leaders at the US Chamber of Commerce, and participate in the NASDAQ closing ceremony.

The world will be watching closely to see how Bola Tinubu navigates international diplomacy and represents Nigeria on the global stage.