President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to depart Abuja on Sunday to attend the 77th General Assembly of the United Nations (UNGA77).
He will address the UNGA on Sept. 21, his media aide, Mr Femi Adesina stated in Abuja on Saturday.
“Aside from his National Statement, the president will also participate in high-level meetings and side events including the Nigeria International Economic Partnership Forum (NIEPF),’’ he stated.
The forum is convened by Nigeria in partnership with the Business Council for International Understanding.
Adesina added that the president would also participate in 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,’’ he added.
The theme for the 77th session which opened on Tuesday, Sept. 13 is: “A watershed moment: Transformative solutions to interlocking challenges.”
The UNGA will also hold a special summit on transforming education.
The president is expected back in the country on Monday, Sept. 26.
