President Bola Tinubu is expected to personally attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September, marking his first appearance at the annual gathering after being absent from the last two editions.
Tinubu, who was represented at the previous two UN General Assembly sessions by Vice President Kashim Shettima, will lead Nigeria’s delegation as the country seeks greater international collaboration on border security and other key development priorities.
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, disclosed the President’s planned participation after a meeting with Tinubu at the State House in Abuja.
According to the ambassador, the President has confirmed his attendance at the global summit, where Nigeria will present its national and regional priorities before world leaders.
A major objective of Nigeria’s participation will be to secure international backing for stronger border policing across West Africa as part of efforts to combat the region’s growing security challenges.
Ibrahim noted that the Nigerian delegation will also hold discussions with international partners on expanding cooperation in the areas of energy, education, and healthcare, with the aim of promoting sustainable development and strengthening regional stability.
He described the United Nations General Assembly as a vital platform for Nigeria to deepen diplomatic engagement, attract global partnerships, and advance conversations on issues affecting both the country and the African continent.
