President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja Sunday for New York, to join other world leaders at the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72).
\nBut on his way back, he would stop over in London for undisclosed reasons, and the duration of his stay there was not stated in a statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina.
\nHis statement reads further: “The high point of the President\u2019s visit will be his participation in the General Debate during which he will deliver the country\u2019s National Statement.
\n“The theme for this year\u2019s Debate is: \u201cFocusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet.\u201d
\n“President Buhari will join other world leaders at the welcoming reception to be hosted by the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, and also hold a bilateral meeting with the UN scribe.
\n“Equally, the Nigerian leader will hold a lunch meeting with President Donald Trump of the United States of America, along with other world leaders.
\n“During the General Assembly, Nigeria will participate in high level meetings on \u2018Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Building Momentum for Change,\u2019 the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, a High Level Event organized by the African Union under its Theme of the Year: \u2018Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from Commitment to Action,\u2019 among others.
\n“At the events, President Buhari and members of his delegation will strive to project Nigeria as a strong moral force and responsible member of the international community.
\n“Nigeria\u2019s commitment to global peace, security and development will also be reaffirmed and where necessary, the need for increased international cooperation in the fight against corruption.
\n“Other priorities for the Nigerian delegation at UNGA 72 include strengthening human rights institutions; the rule of law; support for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) as a result of terrorist acts and recent flooding, and mitigating the effects of Climate Change.
\n“The Nigerian delegation will also canvass the support of UN member states for the Buhari Administration\u2019s efforts towards combatting illicit financial flows in order to foster sustainable development.
\n“The President will be accompanied by the governors of Zamfara, Ebonyi and Ondo States, and key cabinet ministers.
\n“President Buhari will transit through London on his way back to the country.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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