President Buhari leaves Nigeria on Sunday

The Presidency on Friday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, will on Sunday jet out of Nigeria for New York, to attend the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA 72.

Buhari is expected to participate in the General Debate during which he will deliver the country’s National Statement.

The theme for this year’s Debate is: “Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet.”

A statement signed by the President’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, says the President 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.”

Buhari is also expected to hold a lunch meeting with his counterpart from the United States, President Donald Trump along with other world leaders.

The statement said during the General Assembly, Nigeria will participate in high level meetings on “Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Building Momentum for Change,” the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, a High Level Event organized by the African Union under its Theme of the Year: ‘Roadmap on the Demographic Dividend: from Commitment to Action,’ among others.

At the events, Buhari and members of his delegation will strive to project Nigeria as a strong moral force and responsible member of the international community.

The statement added, “Nigeria’s 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.

“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.

“The Nigerian delegation will also canvass the support of UN member states for the Buhari Administration’s efforts towards combating illicit financial flows in order to foster sustainable development.”

In the entourage of the President is the Governors of Zamfara, Ebonyi and Ondo States, and key cabinet ministers, the statement disclosed.

“President Buhari will transit through London on his way back to the country,” Adesina said.