JUST IN: BUHARI ARRIVES NEW-YORK FOR UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
By Adeola Abdullah
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in New-York, United States for the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Buhari is expected to address the Assembly on Wednesday, 21st September.
The theme for the 77th session which opened on Tuesday, September 13 is: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.”
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 Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD) Programme on combating Illicit Financial Flows.
On the entourage of the President are the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, some other Governors, Ministers and top government officials.
The President is expected back in the country on Monday, September 26.
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