President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
According to Plateau News, the 79th session of the UNGA began on September 10, 2024, with key events, including the General Debate, scheduled between September 24 and 30, 2024.
Other significant meetings include the “Summit of the Future” on September 22-23, and discussions on existential threats like sea level rise, nuclear disarmament, and antimicrobial resistance from September 25-26.
In a statement released on Thursday, the presidency explained that President Tinubu opted out of attending the UN Summit in order to focus on pressing domestic issues.
Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Tinubu decided to remain in Nigeria after recent international trips to China and the United Kingdom.
The president wants to address challenges facing the country, particularly in the aftermath of recent severe flooding.
Olusegun’s statement emphasized the president’s commitment to tackling these urgent issues, indicating that domestic priorities have taken precedence over international engagements at this time.