UNGA 79: President Tinubu Cancels Planned Trip To New York, Asks VP Shettima To Lead Nigerian Delegation

President Bola Tinubu announced  the decision to cancel a planned trip to  New York on Thursday.

He had planned  to attend the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 79) in New York.

 Vice President Kashim Shettima would be leading Nigerian  delegation to (UNGA 79) following the president’s decision  to attend to ‘domestic matters’ here in Nigeria.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed this in a statement  on Thursday, noted that Tinubu took the decision  not to attend the UNGA 79 because he  ‘wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding’.

‘President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this year.

 Therefore, the President has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.

Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trips to China and the United Kingdom, ‘wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.

At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings.

The high-level General Debate, with the theme ‘Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations’ will run from Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you