Buhari Off To USA, Osinbajo Jets To UK
AREWA AGENDA – President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for New York in the United States of America, (USA) to participate at the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77),
While Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has departed Abuja today (Saturday) for London in the United Kingdom, to participate in a number of events, including the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
According to a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari will also deliver the country’s National Statement to the Assembly on Wednesday, September 21.
Besides delivering the National Statement, the President will also engage in a couple of activities with various bodies and return to the country on Monday, 26 September 2022.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja, Sunday, September 18, for New York, United States to attend the annual meeting of world leaders, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA77).
“The theme for the 77th session which opened on Tuesday, September 13 is: “A watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges.”
“Key topics of discussion at the UNGA this year include; the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, climate action, ending the COVID-19 pandemic, and a special Transforming Education Summit.
“President Buhari will take his turn to deliver the National Statement on the second day of the General Debates on Wednesday, September 21.
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“Aside his statement, the President will also participate in High Level meetings and side events, including the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum (NIEPF), convened by Nigeria in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU).
“Other others are Strengthening Coordination through National Humanitarian Development Peace (NHDP) Framework: A practical approach to sustainable durable solutions to ensure no one is left behind, organised by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development; and the EFCC-NEPAD Programme on combating Illicit Financial Flows.
“President Buhari will also hold strategic bilateral meetings with World Leaders, renowned investors and heads of multinational organisations while in New York.
“On the entourage of the President are the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, some Governors, Ministers and top government officials.
“The President is expected back in the country on Monday, September 26,” the statement reads.
Osinbajo off to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will depart Abuja on Saturday for London in the United Kingdom, to participate in a number of events, including the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, said Osinbajo will return to Nigeria on Monday after the funeral.
“Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, will be representing Nigeria at a number of events tomorrow and on Monday, during the State funeral for the late Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom.
“Prof. Osinbajo departs Abuja today and will join members of the Royal Family, world leaders – including members of the Commonwealth, Heads of State, Governors-General, Prime Ministers, and foreign royal families – at the ceremonies, including the funeral service scheduled to hold at Westminster Abbey on Monday.
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