WHY TINUBU SHUNNED UNGA IN NEW YORK – PRESIDENCY

WHY TINUBU SHUNNED UNGA IN NEW YORK – PRESIDENCY

President Bola Tinubu will not be attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York.

Instead, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu.

According to the statement from the presidential aide, Tinubu wants to focus on domestic issues.

The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.

“The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation.

“President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip 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.”