Buhari arrives in New York ahead of UNGA73

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York ahead of the 73 rd Session of United Nations General Assembly ( UNGA73 ) which officially opened on Sept. 18 .
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the president accompanied by his wife, Aisha , departed the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on Sunday morning and had arrived in New York on Monday.

The theme for this year ’ s Session is: “Making the United Nations relevant to all People: Global Leadership and Shared Responsibilities for Peaceful, Equitable and Sustainable Societies . ”

A statement earlier issued in Abuja on Saturday by the President ’ s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina , said the high point of Buhari ’ s participation would be his address on Tuesday to the General Assembly on the opening day of the General Debate .

According to him , the President ’ s presentation of Nigeria ’ s National Statement is expected to reaffirm the nation’ s commitment to international peace and security and sustainable socio -economic development.

He said the presentation would also cover the areas of disarmament and denuclearisation , youth and women empowerment, climate change, rule of law and human rights , among others .

( NAN )

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