Tinubu to Address World Leaders at 80th UNGA in New York
- The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has commenced in New York, United States
- The high-level general debate at the 80th UNGA session will commence on Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria is expected to speak before world leaders during one of the sessions
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New York, United States - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States.
President Tinubu is scheduled to speak to world leaders during the afternoon session on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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As reported by TheCable, the 80th session of the UNGA opened on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
However, the high-level general debate is billed to commence on Tuesday, September 23.
The 2025 session is themed ‘Better Together: 80 Years And More For Peace, Development And Human Rights’.
Tinubu is expected to join the gathering of 195 world leaders from Paris, France, where he is having his annual leave.
The 2025 UNGA is made up of 98 heads of state, five vice presidents, 44 heads of government, and four deputy prime ministers. Others are 37 ministers, one crown prince, and four chairs of delegation.
President Tinubu would be the 17th world leader to speak on Day 2 of the general debate, but his slot could change if he does not attend in person.
During the UNGA debate, world leaders make statements outlining their positions and priorities in the context of complex and interconnected global challenges.
France and Saudi Arabia will co-chair a high-level conference on Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution on Monday, September 22, 2025
The heads of state and government will meet to shape a new vision for preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on September 25, 2025, while a high-level meeting will be held to mark and advance the ‘International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons’ on September 26, Friday, 2025.
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Tinubu sends Shettima to lead Nigeria at UNGA 79
Recall that President Tinubu decided to prioritise domestic issues and not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2024.
Vice President Kashim Shettima led Nigeria's delegation, delivering the national statement and engaging in key meetings.
The decision followed a devastating flood in Nigeria, which highlighted the President's focus on addressing urgent national challenges.
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Tinubu departs Abuja for 2025 annual leave
In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that President Tinubu departed Abuja, the nation's capital, on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
The President departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for his 2025 annual working leave.
Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, explained the locations where Tinubu would spend his leave and other details.
Source: Legit.ng
