Buhari leaves Abuja to attend UN event in America

Buhari leaves Abuja to attend UN event in America

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed the shores of Nigeria to attend a United Nations event in the United States of America (USA).

President Buhari will also attend a meeting with the US president, Barack Obama on Tuesday, September 20, where both world leaders will discuss the issue of “continued U.S. support for security and economic changes in the country, as well the government’s efforts to counter the terrorist group Boko Haram."

The meeting, which has been confirmed by the White House, was not on the itinerary of the president which was released on Friday, September 16, but Buhari has left Nigeria to attend the event.

President Buhari would deliver Nigeria’s statement at the opening of the General Debate of the Assembly on “The Sustainable Development Goals: A Universal Push to Transform Our World.”

Buhari leaves Abuja to attend UN event in America
President Buhari shaking hands with some of his officials before departing for USA. Photo: State House
Buhari leaves Abuja to attend UN event in America
Alone... President Buhari boards the aircraft to leave the shores of the country for the event. Photo: State House.
Buhari leaves Abuja to attend UN event in America
See you after the trip... Buhari waves to well wishers at the airport before leaving Nigeria's federal capital. Photo: State House

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
Khadijah Thabit avatar

Khadijah Thabit (Copyeditor) Khadijah Thabit is an editor with over 3 years of experience editing and managing contents such as articles, blogs, newsletters and social leads. She has a BA in English and Literary Studies from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Khadijah joined Legit.ng in September 2020 as a copyeditor and proofreader for the Human Interest, Current Affairs, Business, Sports and PR desks. As a grammar police, she develops her skills by reading novels and dictionaries. Email: khadeeejathabit@gmail.com