Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly in September

President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September, as announced by Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim. During his attendance, President Tinubu is expected to address a global audience regarding Nigeria's reform agenda and discuss various topics, including power issues, education, and healthcare management.

He will also participate in side events focused on these subjects. The President's speech is anticipated to occur around 10:45 AM New York time, which will be 2:00 PM in Nigeria.

Additionally, discussions will include border security in the West African subregion, with a commitment to enhancing border policing efforts. Ambassador Ibrahim noted that President Tinubu will sit in the front row, close to U.S.

President Donald Trump, during the assembly. Furthermore, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called for a UN investigation into the abduction of teachers and students in his state, although Ambassador Ibrahim indicated that the UN does not typically engage in domestic criminal matters.