Key Takeaways
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
- Vice President Kashim Shettima has been mandated to lead Nigeria's high-level delegation.
- This marks President Tinubu's third consecutive absence from UNGA since assuming office in 2023.
- VP Shettima will deliver Nigeria's national statement, outlining the country's position on global issues, climate action, and economic diplomacy.
- The delegation includes Governors Siminalayi Fubara and Dauda Lawal, alongside ministers and senior government officials.
After weeks of speculation, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially confirmed his non-attendance at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States. This decision, announced on Sunday, puts an end to rumors that began after the Presidency indicated Tinubu's return to Nigeria following a three-week vacation in Europe. Initial expectations of President.